Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rains in Himachal; 200+ Roads Remain Closed

quick summary

• The Chandigarh-Manali Highway in Mandi was blocked for over 20 hours due to a landslide. Restoration work is ongoing.
• Himachal Pradesh Met office issued an ‘orange alert’ for heavy to very heavy rains in Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts on Monday (July 14, 2025) and Tuesday (July 15, 2025). Shimla is added to the prediction for Tuesday.
• A ‘yellow alert’ has been issued for heavy rain across three to seven districts till friday.

Environmental impact:

• As of July 14 morning:

– A total of 208 roads are closed due to rains.- Disaster-hit Mandi accounts for at least 157 closures.
– water supply schemes (745) and power transformers (139) are damaged.

Casualty Figures:

• Himachal Pradesh has reported losses exceeding ₹770 crore in this monsoon season so far. Total casualties from junes monsoon onset reported tally deaths increasing from accident