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Himachal Pradesh in Red Alert: Landslides Block NH-5, Schools Shut Amid Heavy Rain
✍️ Zee News
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 02:06 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has declared a red alert for Himachal Pradesh after intense rainfall triggered landslides that blocked National Highway 5, prompting school closures across the state.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh following a surge of rainfall that has caused widespread landslides and flash‑flood risk across the state.
Heavy monsoon showers have saturated the hills, leading to multiple landslides that have blocked National Highway 5, a key artery linking Shimla to the rest of the country. The blockage has disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns for commuters.
In response to the escalating danger, state authorities have ordered the closure of schools in affected districts to protect students from potential hazards. Local police and disaster management teams are monitoring the situation closely and have advised residents to stay indoors.
Officials are urging people to heed the red alert and avoid travel on NH‑5 until the landslides are cleared and the risk of flash floods subsides. The IMD continues to monitor rainfall patterns and will update the alert status as conditions evolve.
Heavy monsoon showers have saturated the hills, leading to multiple landslides that have blocked National Highway 5, a key artery linking Shimla to the rest of the country. The blockage has disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns for commuters.
In response to the escalating danger, state authorities have ordered the closure of schools in affected districts to protect students from potential hazards. Local police and disaster management teams are monitoring the situation closely and have advised residents to stay indoors.
Officials are urging people to heed the red alert and avoid travel on NH‑5 until the landslides are cleared and the risk of flash floods subsides. The IMD continues to monitor rainfall patterns and will update the alert status as conditions evolve.