Dynamite News Himachal Pradesh: Over 75 roads closed due to heavy rain, landslides
The majority of the blocked roads are in the Madi district, where 67 roads are blocked. Read further on Dynamite News:
Shimla: Following heavy rain and landslides, as many as 77 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, said authorities.
Also due to the rain, 236 electricity supply schemes are disrupted and 19 water supply schemes have been hampered in the state today.
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The majority of the blocked roads are in the Madi district, where 67 roads are blocked.
In Chamba district, seven roads are blocked. One road each is blocked in Kangra, Lahaul, and Shimla. In Lahaul, the road connecting Darcha to Sarchu is closed due to a flash flood near Zingzingbar, according to an official release.
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In Kangra, the road was closed after a bridge washed away due to rain. The new bridge is likely to be constructed by July, according to the release. (with Agency inputs)