Monsoon Fury: Himachal Roads Crumble Under Deluge
Shimla and surrounding areas bore the brunt of torrential rainfall on August 8, 2025, leading to widespread disruptions across the state. A staggering 358 roads, including a national highway, remain closed due to the downpour.
Hundreds of transformers have been damaged, plunging numerous localities into darkness. The heavy rainfall also crippled several water supply schemes, affecting thousands.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the next two days, warning of continued heavy rainfall. A more serious orange alert has been issued for August 11-14, indicating a higher likelihood of severe weather conditions.
This unprecedented rainfall poses a significant challenge to the state’s infrastructure and necessitates immediate relief and restoration efforts. The disruption to essential services underscores the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness strategies in the face of increasingly erratic weather patterns. The coming days will be crucial in assessing the full extent of the damage and initiating effective recovery measures.
