LIVE BLOG02 Aug 2026 | 08:29:29 AM ISTMonsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh disrupt normal lifeSynopsisBreaking News Live Updates: Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh, with 102 roads remaining blocked, 11 power distribution transformers out of service and 28 water supply schemes affected. Mandi was the worst-hit district, while all National Highways remained open despite widespread rain-related disruptions.Breaking News Live Updates: Heavy monsoon rains continues to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh, with 102 roads blocked, 11 power distribution transformers out of service and 28 drinking water supply schemes affected, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). Mandi remained the worst-hit district, followed by Kullu and Shimla. While restoration work reduced road closures from 128 earlier in the day, authorities urged commuters to remain cautious amid landslides and continuing rainfall. All National Highways remain open. Show more Show less1 New UpdateCJP protest: Dipke urges PM Modi to direct police to withdraw cases against protestorsCJP protests news: Cockroach Janta Party activist Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to move beyond social media gestures and direct the police to withdraw cases against student protestors."Don't just offer forgiveness on Instagram; direct the police to withdraw the cases as well. Withdraw the cases filed against these students," Dipke told ANI.President Murmu virtually flags off the PBG Soldierathon at Rashtrapati BhavanPresident Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the PBG Soldierathon at Rashtrapati Bhavan. General (Dr) VK Singh, Governor of Mizoram, was also present there.Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rains leave 102 roads blocked and disrupt power, water supplyHeavy monsoon rains have disruoted normal life across Himachal Pradesh, with 102 roads remaining blocked, 11 power distribution transformers out of service and 28 water supply schemes affected. Mandi was the worst-hit district, while all National Highways remained open despite widespread rain-related disruptions.