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118 Roads Shut in Himachal Pradesh as Heavy Rain Triggers Orange Alerts in Five Districts
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of 118 roads, prompting orange alerts in five districts as authorities warn of hazardous conditions.
Heavy rainfall in the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh has forced the closure of 118 roads across the region, according to state authorities. The closures were prompted by widespread landslides and flooding that rendered many routes unsafe for travel.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, the state government has issued orange alerts in five districts, urging residents and travelers to avoid non-essential journeys. The alerts indicate that roads may be partially or fully blocked and that emergency services are on standby.
Transport officials report that the closures have disrupted daily commutes and the movement of goods, with several key supply routes to remote villages now impassable. Rescue teams have been dispatched to clear debris and stabilize affected slopes.
The Department of Public Works has announced that it will deploy additional crews to repair damaged road sections and restore connectivity as soon as weather permits. Residents are advised to stay updated through local radio and official social media channels for real‑time information.
"We are working round the clock to ensure the safety of our citizens and to restore normalcy on the roads," a spokesperson for the state transport department said, emphasizing the importance of caution amid ongoing heavy rains.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, the state government has issued orange alerts in five districts, urging residents and travelers to avoid non-essential journeys. The alerts indicate that roads may be partially or fully blocked and that emergency services are on standby.
Transport officials report that the closures have disrupted daily commutes and the movement of goods, with several key supply routes to remote villages now impassable. Rescue teams have been dispatched to clear debris and stabilize affected slopes.
The Department of Public Works has announced that it will deploy additional crews to repair damaged road sections and restore connectivity as soon as weather permits. Residents are advised to stay updated through local radio and official social media channels for real‑time information.
"We are working round the clock to ensure the safety of our citizens and to restore normalcy on the roads," a spokesperson for the state transport department said, emphasizing the importance of caution amid ongoing heavy rains.