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Heavy Rains Close 156 Roads in Himachal Pradesh, Monsoon Death Toll Hits 88
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:34 AM
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Monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh forced the shutdown of 156 roads and have so far caused 88 fatalities across the state.
Heavy monsoon showers swept across Himachal Pradesh, prompting the state government to close 156 mountain roads to prevent accidents and landslides. The closures affect key routes linking remote villages and tourist hubs, disrupting daily commutes and supply chains.
Local officials reported that several sections of the road network were inundated or blocked by debris, prompting rapid deployment of rescue and engineering teams. The terrain’s steep slopes have heightened the risk of landslides, leading authorities to advise motorists to stay off the roads until conditions improve.
The same monsoon system has already claimed 88 lives in the state, according to the disaster management department. Victims include residents swept away by flash floods and those injured in landslide incidents.
Emergency services continue to conduct search‑and‑rescue operations, while the public is urged to follow official advisories, avoid travel on closed routes, and cooperate with relief teams.
Local officials reported that several sections of the road network were inundated or blocked by debris, prompting rapid deployment of rescue and engineering teams. The terrain’s steep slopes have heightened the risk of landslides, leading authorities to advise motorists to stay off the roads until conditions improve.
The same monsoon system has already claimed 88 lives in the state, according to the disaster management department. Victims include residents swept away by flash floods and those injured in landslide incidents.
Emergency services continue to conduct search‑and‑rescue operations, while the public is urged to follow official advisories, avoid travel on closed routes, and cooperate with relief teams.