Shimla
The majority of the state, including Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, saw bright, sunny skies this morning. In Shimla’s Ridge Maidan, people relished the pleasant weather. The city was once again bustling with visitors and youngsters riding horses. However, this respite was short-lived. The following three days will see more rain, according to the Meteorological Department, as the Western Disturbance continues to move into Himachal.
The districts of Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur were placed under a yellow rain alert as soon as the Western Disturbance went into effect on July 26. Following this, all ten districts—aside from Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti—are under a heavy rain alert on July 27. Heavy rain is predicted for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi on July 28. In other words, following a brief period of respite, the following three days will be on the danger mark once more.
The state typically receives 293.9 mm of rainfall between June 20 and July 24, but this time around 328.2 mm, or around 12% more, has been reported.
77% greater than the typical amount in Shimla
76% more in Mandi
In Hamirpur, 46%
In Bilaspur, 34%
In Kullu, 37%
In Sirmaur, 34%
In Solan, 24%
Rainfall in Una has increased by 28%.
However, Lahaul-Spiti saw 67% less rain, Kinnaur saw 13% less, and Chamba saw 32% less.
This time, the monsoon has not only brought relief but also chaos, resulting in 147 fatalities and Rs 1387 crore worth of devastation. Thus far:
There have been 147 fatalities.
27 people perished in floods, cloudbursts, and landslides.
68 people lost their lives in traffic accidents.
Damage to government and private property of Rs 1387 crore
See also: Himachal: Police detained a young guy and a lady after learning that they were delivering narcotics on a scooter.
For the following three days, use caution.
A lovely day might turn into a catastrophe the next day. For the next three days, the administration has urged the public to exercise caution, avoid rivers and streams, and refrain from visiting hilly regions.
Pic credit :Vineet Sharma
