Himachal Pradesh Rains: 17 Dead, Full List of 250 Closed Roads Inside

Heavy rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, disrupting life across several districts. The death toll from rain-related incidents has climbed to 17. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the state on Tuesday.

The worst-hit area is Mandi district, where the Beas River is flowing above the danger mark. A cloudburst killed one person in Kasong, while seven people went missing after a flash flood swept away a house in Syanj.

धर्मपुर के अंतर्गत स्याठी गांव में बीती रात भूस्खलन से से भारी तबाही,कई घर और गौशालाएँ बही।#Mandi #HimachalWeather #HimachalWeather pic.twitter.com/oiKoBMmDgh

— Gems of Himachal (@GemsHimachal) July 1, 2025

259 Roads Blocked

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority reported that 259 roads remain blocked. These include:

• 139 in Mandi

• 92 in Sirmaur

• 20 in Kullu

More than 614 power transformers and 130 water supply schemes are also disrupted across the state.

In Sirmaur, 92 water supply schemes were affected, especially in Nohradhar and Pachhad. In Kullu, 47 schemes were hit in the Kullu, Largi, and Anni subdivisions. Spiti alone reported 139 damaged power transformers.

The Chandigarh-Manali highway has been blocked due to heavy rain and landslides. Shooting stones at multiple locations disrupted traffic on the Shimla-Chandigarh highway.

A five-storey building collapsed in Mathu Colony. Fortunately, the residents had already been evacuated. Two adjacent buildings are now also at risk. The owner of the collapsed structure blamed nearby road construction for weakening the foundation.

The government has asked residents and tourists to stay indoors and avoid travel in hilly areas. Sub-divisional magistrates across the state have been put on alert.

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi held a high-level meeting to review the situation. He urged the public to follow weather advisories and stay away from rivers and streams.

More Rain Forecast Until July 6

The IMD earlier issued an orange alert for Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Shimla. It has now warned of continued rain through July 6. A flash-flood risk has also been issued for parts of Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur in the next 24 hours.

The state received 135 mm of rainfall in June, 34% more than the normal average of 101 mm. The total death toll since the start of the monsoon on June 20 has risen to 23.

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