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Yellow Weather Alert Issued for 10 Districts as 68 Roads Shut in Himachal Pradesh
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:39 PM
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A yellow weather alert has been declared for ten districts of Himachal Pradesh, prompting the closure of 68 roads across the state.
The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) issued a yellow alert today for ten districts after heavy rainfall and the threat of landslides intensified across the hilly region. In response, officials ordered the shutdown of 68 state and district roads to safeguard commuters and prevent accidents on vulnerable stretches.
Transport officials have deployed teams to monitor the affected routes and to clear debris where possible. Motorists are advised to avoid non‑essential travel, use alternative pathways, and stay updated through local radio and official notifications.
The alert remains in force until weather conditions improve, and authorities will reassess road status and the alert level at regular intervals. Residents in the notified districts have been urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with rescue and relief teams if required.
Transport officials have deployed teams to monitor the affected routes and to clear debris where possible. Motorists are advised to avoid non‑essential travel, use alternative pathways, and stay updated through local radio and official notifications.
The alert remains in force until weather conditions improve, and authorities will reassess road status and the alert level at regular intervals. Residents in the notified districts have been urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with rescue and relief teams if required.