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Himachal Pradesh monsoon fury: orange alert for the next 4 days; Toll reaches 219, more than 300 roads closed – Top Development | Bharat News
New Delhi: There is another magic of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, the weather office issued orange warning for the next four days. The ongoing monsoon fury has already given the life of 219 people and has lost about Rs 1,988 crore since June 20. The authorities have urged the residents to be on alert, warning that the measure of loss has been “unprecedented” in this season.Here we know about the destroyed area:
- Orange warning issued: The Mate (IMD) warned of heavy to heavy rainfall at different places in the state from Monday to Thursday. Many districts are likely to see fresh disruption in the next 48 hours.
- Roads and infrastructure hit: By Sunday, 360 roads, including auto -sanj stretch of National Highway -305, were closed. Mandi district remains the worst hit with 214 blocked routes, followed by Kullu 92. The power supply is interrupted to 145 transformers, while 520 water supply schemes are below.
- Death toll and damage: The toll of monsoon death has increased to 219 since June 20. Of these, 112 were caused by incidents related to deadly rain, such as landslides, flash floods and collapse of the house, while 107 died in road accidents. Another 37 people are missing. The state has reported a loss of 315 injuries and 876 livestock, including more than 25,700 poultry birds.
- Excess of monsoon: From 1 June to 10 August, Himachal Pradesh recorded 507.3 mm rainfall above 11% above normal. The season has seen 58 flash floods, 30 cloudbers and 53 major landslides.
- District-wise effect: Mandi has suffered 23 rain -related deaths and damaged more than Rs 1,164 lakh, followed by 25 deaths in Kangra, Kulu and Hamirpur with 10, and Chamba Nine. Kullu reported the highest electric outage with 50 transformers affected and bottom, while Mandi saw the biggest hit for water supply, affecting 367 schemes.
- Dam condition under control: All major dams and barrages, including Bhakra, Pong, Kol, Nathpa and Kucham, are working within the permissible limit. On the Sutlej, the coal dam recorded a flow of 1,100 cums, while Pong Dam on Beas saw 1,397 cums with a outflow of 1,078 cums. The garland-second hydropower plant remains closed since the flash flood of 1 August.
- Recent rain figures: Kangra received 68.4 mm of rain from Saturday night, followed by Murari Devi (52.6 mm), Palampur (52 mm), Sara (25 mm), Jubbarhtti (17 mm), Dhameshla (16.8 mm), and Kufri (11.2 mm). On Saturday, Naina Devi recorded the highest rainfall at 112.4 mm, while Pandoh logged in 102 mm.
- Official warning: A senior State Disaster Management Authority official told ANI, “The measure of damage to this monsoon has been unprecedented. Restoration work is being done during the clock time, but people are advised to be vigilant, especially in landslides-prone and revolted areas,”.
Authorities have continued to closely monitor the pond levels, spillway outflow and the weather conditions of the catchment area, which are partially cloudy reported on Sunday morning.
