{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Landslides Block 99 Roads Across Himachal Pradesh As Weather Office Predicts Light Rain",
  "summary": "Despite clear skies in several areas, 99 roads remain blocked across Himachal Pradesh due to landslides. The weather department expects light rain over the next three days with no alerts issued.",
  "content": "Landslides and recent heavy downpours continue to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 99 roads blocked for traffic despite brief spells of sunshine over the past two days. While weather conditions showed mild improvement in Mandi and surrounding districts on Wednesday with sunshine and light cloud cover, transport infrastructure remains severely affected across multiple hill districts.\n\nDistrict Road Blockages and Service Disruptions\nAccording to updates from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), Mandi district has suffered the highest disruption with 44 roads rendered impassable. In addition, 23 roads in Kullu, 12 in Sirmaur, 7 in Kangra, 5 in Chamba, 4 in Una, 3 in Shimla, and 1 road in Lahaul-Spiti district are completely shut. Infrastructure disruptions have also affected essential public utilities, causing damage to 7 electrical transformers and impacting 6 drinking water supply projects.\n\nSevere Landslide in Bharmour Forces Detour\nA massive landslide was recorded on Tuesday in the Bharmour area of Chamba district along the Kodla-Urai road, sweeping away a major portion of the stretch. Visuals from the spot showed a huge rolling boulder crashing down the hillside, severing connectivity. Commuters traveling toward Urai are currently being diverted via the alternative Kandi-Kuther route.\n\nRainfall Statistics Across Districts\nPrecipitation records indicate that Dhaulakuan in Sirmaur district witnessed the heaviest downpour, recording 117.5 mm of rainfall in the 24 hour period ending Tuesday. Other areas also logged noticeable rain figures, including Dharamshala at 23 mm, Paonta Sahib at 22.6 mm, Jatton Barrage at 22 mm, Una at 13.3 mm, Jubbarhatti at 11 mm, Shimla at 8.4 mm, and Jogindernagar at 7 mm.\n\nIMD Forecast and Financial Toll\nThe Meteorological Centre in Shimla indicated that light rainfall will continue across Himachal Pradesh over the next three days. However, no severe weather warnings or alerts have been issued for this period. Meanwhile, cumulative infrastructural and financial damage across the state during the ongoing monsoon season has reached Rs 1150 crore.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Travelers and freight operators planning trips to hill stations are advised to check road conditions and remain cautious of landslide prone stretches.\n• In Himachal Pradesh: Residents in affected districts including Mandi, Kullu, and Sirmaur may experience commuter delays and localized disruptions in power and drinking water supply.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many roads are currently blocked in Himachal Pradesh?\nA total of 99 roads are blocked across the state due to rain and landslides, with Mandi district having the highest number at 44 blocked roads.\n\n2. What is the weather forecast for Himachal Pradesh for the next three days?\nThe IMD Weather Centre in Shimla has predicted light rainfall across the state over the next three days, with no severe weather warnings or alerts issued.\n\n3. Which district recorded the highest rainfall in the state?\nDhaulakuan in Sirmaur district recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours ending Tuesday, receiving 117.5 mm of rain.\n\n4. What damage occurred on the Kodla-Urai road in Bharmour?\nA severe landslide swept away a portion of the Kodla-Urai road in Chamba district, forcing travelers to use the alternative Kandi-Kuther route.\n\n5. What is the total financial loss caused by the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh so far?\nAccording to official data, the ongoing monsoon season has caused infrastructural and property damages estimated at Rs 1150 crore in the state.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/bhuskhalana-aura-barisha-se-himachal-pradesh-men-99-saraken-bnda-janen-agale-tina-dina-ke-mausama-ka-hala-22158",
  "category": "Himachal Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-26",
  "tags": [
    "Himachal Pradesh Weather",
    "Landslide Alert",
    "Mandi Blocked Roads",
    "Shimla IMD",
    "Himachal Rain News"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}