Heavy rainfall likely in Himachal till Aug 6, 115 roads closed for traffic | India News

The meteorological office here on Friday issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in isolated places in ten out districts of Himachal Pradesh till August 6. A total of 115 roads — 46 in Mandi, 38 in Kullu, 15 in Shimla, six each in Kangra and Sirmaur, three in Kinnaur, and one in Lahaul and Spiti — are closed for vehicular traffic following heavy rains in the state. According to the state emergency operation centre, 225 transformers and 111 water supply schemes have been affected. Rain-related incidents…