Monsoon Fury: Himachal Roads & Power Grid Crippled
Heavy rainfall has unleashed havoc across Himachal Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As of July 29, 2025, a staggering 358 roads, including the crucial National Highway 21, remain closed.
The deluge has also disrupted essential services, impacting 182 power transformers and 179 water supply schemes. Mandi district has borne the brunt of this unprecedented downpour, facing the most significant damage.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts, warning of continued heavy rainfall until August 4, 2025. This necessitates urgent relief and rescue operations.
The state government is scrambling to restore normalcy, but the scale of the damage poses a significant challenge. The disruption to transportation and essential services underscores the urgent need for robust infrastructure capable of withstanding extreme weather events, a crucial lesson for future development planning in the state.
