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Himachal Hit by Heavy Rain, Snowfall: Landslides in Kinnaur-Rohru, 66 Roads Closed, Temp Drops 12°.
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:45
Himachal Hit by Heavy Rain, Snowfall: Landslides in Kinnaur-Rohru, 66 Roads Closed, Temp Drops 12°.
- •Himachal Pradesh experienced heavy rain and snowfall as the monsoon departs, with landslides reported in Kinnaur and Rohru.
- •66 roads, including the National Highway, were closed across the state, with the highest number in Mandi's Seraj Valley; 116 transformers were also shut down.
- •Snowfall was recorded in Himachal in September after six years, leading to a temperature drop of up to 12 degrees and increased cold.
- •The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for September 28, with an orange alert for Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.
- •Monsoon season has caused damage worth Rs 3219 crore and 369 deaths so far, with 149 fatalities due to landslides, flash floods, and other natural causes.
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The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for September 28, alongside an orange alert for light rain and snowfall in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, and a yellow alert for rain in Shimla and Sirmaur.
Heavy rain, snowfall, and landslides caused the closure of approximately 66 roads across the state, with the highest concentration in Mandi's Seraj Valley, while 116 transformers suffered power outages.
The monsoon season resulted in cumulative damages totaling around Rs 3219 crore, with 369 fatalities recorded, comprising 220 deaths from road accidents and 149 from other incidents like landslides, flash floods, and falls.
