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Heavy Rain in Himachal Pradesh Triggers Orange Alerts for Kangra, Mandi, Chamba
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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Severe rainfall has prompted the Himachal Pradesh government to issue orange alerts for the districts of Kangra, Mandi and Chamba, warning residents of potential flooding and landslides.
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across Himachal Pradesh over the past days, prompting authorities to raise the alert level in several districts. The state government has issued orange alerts for Kangra, Mandi and Chamba, the highest warning before a red alert is declared.
An orange alert indicates that the risk of flooding, landslides and road blockages is high. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay indoors, avoid traveling on mountain roads, and keep a safe distance from riverbanks.
The Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has mobilised teams to monitor water levels in rivers and check the stability of slopes. Local police and fire services are on standby to respond to any emergencies.
Officials urge people to follow instructions from local authorities and to be prepared for sudden weather changes, especially in hilly areas where water can accumulate quickly.
An orange alert indicates that the risk of flooding, landslides and road blockages is high. Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay indoors, avoid traveling on mountain roads, and keep a safe distance from riverbanks.
The Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority has mobilised teams to monitor water levels in rivers and check the stability of slopes. Local police and fire services are on standby to respond to any emergencies.
Officials urge people to follow instructions from local authorities and to be prepared for sudden weather changes, especially in hilly areas where water can accumulate quickly.