128 Roads In Himachal Closed Due To Landslides, Weather Office Issues 'Orange' Alert
NDTV
The weather department has cautioned of the possibility of damage to plantations, crops, vulnerable structures and kutcha houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
At least 128 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods caused by the ongoing rain spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
The weather office has also issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 15.
The department warned of a low to moderate flash flood risk in isolated parts of Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla and Kullu districts till Saturday. Spells of heavy to very heavy rain will fall at isolated places in Una, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts on Saturday, it added.
