National Highway-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi remained blocked by sinking and landslides, while dozens of important left roads were made impassable in districts, including Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Sirmaur and Chamba.
The cumulative monsoon-deadly of Himachal Pradesh has risen to 276 since 20 June, of which 143 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flashes of flashes and house deposits, while 133 lost their lives in traffic accidents, according to the HPSDesh Authority).
In addition, heavy monsoon rains have paralyzed large parts of Himachal Pradesh, block 366 roads, streams in 929 areas break and 139 water supply schedules are disrupted in the past 24 hours, HPSDMA added.
Shimla-Mandi Highway seriously damaged
National Highway-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi remained blocked by sinking and landslides, while dozens of important left roads were made impassable in districts, including Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Sirmaur and Chamba.
Kullu reported the heaviest disruption with 125 roads closed, 281 power distribution transformers (DTRs) damaged and 56 affected water supply schedules. Mandi followed with 174 roads blocked, 98 DTRs down and 60 water supply schedules disturbed.
Field reports indicated various areas in the Lug Valley, Manikaran, Sainj, Jibhi, Mandi-Joginersnagar Stretch and Thangi-Charang in Kinnnaur were completely cut off. The restoration work was underway, but was impeded by constant rainfall and fresh landslides.
Authorities have encouraged people to prevent travel on vulnerable pieces and warned of possible further disturbances because the monsoon remains active.
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(This story was not edited by DNA staff and was published from Ani)
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