North India Statesman
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The Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding rain in Himachal Pradesh. Yellow alert has been declared in five districts of the state regarding rain. The Meteorological Department said that heavy rains may occur in some parts of Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla and Bilaspur districts. The local Meteorological Department gave this information on Wednesday. Along with this, rain has also been predicted in the state till September 17.
An alert has been issued for heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning in five districts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday and Friday. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the state till September 17. Local Meteorological Department: The Meteorological Department said that heavy rains may occur in parts of Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla and Bilaspur districts.
A total of 37 roads are closed in the state
The department has advised people to remain alert as there is a possibility of damage to orchards, crops, weak structures and houses in Kutch. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said a total of 37 roads in the state are closed for traffic. Mandi and Kangra reported 10 cases each, Shimla six, Sirmaur four, Bilaspur and Kullu three each and Una district reported one case.
Where did it rain so much?
Intermittent moderate rains continued in the state and since Tuesday evening, Nahan received 86.4 mm of rain while Paonta Sahib received 46.4 mm, Dharamsala 35.4 mm, Chamba 30.5 mm, Jot 28 mm and Manali 25 mm. Since the onset of monsoon on June 27, the state has witnessed a 20 per cent deficit in rainfall so far, with the state receiving 538.5 mm of rain against the average of 674.2 mm.
How much loss was incurred?
Officials said that so far 158 people have died in rain-related incidents during the monsoon season which lasted from June 27 to September 17, while 30 people are still missing. They said that the state has suffered a loss of Rs 1,305 crore due to the rain.
