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Heavy Rain Blocks 59 Roads in Himachal Pradesh, Adventure Sports Set to Resume
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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Heavy rains have rendered 59 roads in Himachal Pradesh impassable, prompting authorities to clear them while rafting and paragliding activities are slated to restart.
Heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has caused landslides and waterlogging that blocked 59 state and district roads, disrupting local travel and transport. The closures were reported early this week as the monsoon intensified in the hilly region.
State officials have deployed rescue and engineering teams to assess the damage and begin clearing operations. Preliminary reports indicate that priority is being given to routes connecting major tourist hubs and emergency services.
Despite the road disruptions, the tourism department announced that adventure activities such as river rafting and paragliding will resume once safety checks are completed, aiming to restore the state's popular adventure tourism sector.
Travelers are advised to monitor official updates and seek alternate routes until the affected roads are fully reopened.
State officials have deployed rescue and engineering teams to assess the damage and begin clearing operations. Preliminary reports indicate that priority is being given to routes connecting major tourist hubs and emergency services.
Despite the road disruptions, the tourism department announced that adventure activities such as river rafting and paragliding will resume once safety checks are completed, aiming to restore the state's popular adventure tourism sector.
Travelers are advised to monitor official updates and seek alternate routes until the affected roads are fully reopened.