Persistent rainfall has blocked eighty-five roads across Himachal Pradesh. Light to moderate rain occurred in several locations, with Dharamshala recording the highest rainfall. The Shimla Meteorological Office predicts this wet spell will continue until September eleventh. Mandi district faces the most significant disruption, with forty-five roads closed. Since monsoon onset, rain-related incidents have caused one hundred ten deaths and substantial financial losses.

The blocked roads include 47 roads in Mandi district alone, followed by 30 in Shimla district and 22 in Kullu district; besides, 141 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs)…

Of the 87 roads closed, Mandi accounted for the highest number at 37, followed by Kullu, 22, Kangra 8, Chamba 5, Sirmaur and Una, 4 each, Shimla 3, Solan 2, and Lahaul-Spiti and…