The weather office here issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rain at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh for the next four days until July 28. The alert warns of potential damage to plantations and standing crops, vulnerable structures, and ‘kutcha’ houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Significant Rainfall Across Various Regions
Intermittent rain has been lashing parts of the state, with Baijnath recording 85 mm of rainfall since Tuesday evening. Other areas have also experienced significant rainfall: Palampur received 25.2 mm, Jogindernagar 18 mm, Dharamshala 10.4 mm, Poanta Sahib 7.6 mm, Sainj and Kahu 7.5 mm each, Kasauli 7.4 mm, and Shimla 5.6 mm, according to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla.
The state has been grappling with severe weather conditions throughout the monsoon season, which began on June 27. So far, 47 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, and the state has suffered losses amounting to approximately Rs 364 crore, as reported by the emergency operation centre.
Authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions and stay alert for any updates from the weather office. The heavy rainfall is expected to continue, potentially exacerbating the current situation and leading to further damage and disruptions.