Yellow Alert In Himachal As Rain Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand | Check IMD's 3-Day Forecast

Last Updated:August 06, 2025, 17:29 IST

Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rain this week, with IMD issuing a yellow alert. Since June 20, the state has incurred Rs 1,852 crore in losses, with 108 deaths.

Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, Himachal Pradesh has incurred losses totalling Rs 1,852 crore. (Photo: PTI file)

Himachal Weather Update: Himachal Pradesh, which has been battered heavily by rain this monsoon, is likely to experience heavy to very heavy showers this week.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts of “Devbhoomi", amid loss of lives in neighbouring Uttarakhand in the incidents of landslides and cloudbursts.

Himachal Weather Forecast

August 6 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur districts.

August 7 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Shimla & Sirmaur districts. (Yellow Alert)

August 8 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Mandi, Shimla, Solan & Sirmaur districts.

Himachal Monsoon Mayhem

Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, Himachal Pradesh has incurred losses totalling Rs 1,852 crore. Around 108 people have died in rain-related incidents, while 36 are missing. Additionally, 1,491 power distribution transformers and 265 water supply schemes have been affected, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said.

It said 1,738 houses have been fully or partially damaged in the state, which has witnessed 55 flash floods, 28 cloudbursts and 48 major landslides so far.

Meanwhile, heavy rain led to the closure of 617 roads, including four national highways, and educational institutions in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said.

The SEOC said 617 roads, including four national highways, were cut off on Wednesday. Of these, 377 are in Mandi district, which was recently battered by cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods; and 90 are in Kullu district.

Kinnaur Kailash Yatra Suspended

The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra was suspended as the rain on Tuesday night left behind a trail of destruction along the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra route. Kinnaur Kailash, considered to be the winter residence of Lord Shiva, is located at an altitude of 19,850 feet. The yatra began on July 15 and was to continue till August 30.

Schools Closed, Some Move To Online Mode

Educational institutions, including schools, colleges and anganwadis, were closed in Sunni, Kumarsein, Chopal, Dodra Kwar, Jubbal, Theog and Rampur subdivisions of Shimla district, Karsog and Sundernagar in Mandi district, Nirmand in Kullu district, and some subdivisions in Solan district. Several schools in Shimla city announced holidays or switched to online classes.

4 Killed In Uttarakhand

At least four people have been confirmed dead in the disaster that struck Dharali, an ecologically fragile region in Uttarakhand, following the cloudburst on Tuesday afternoon.

Officials said nearly half of Dharali was buried under a massive mudslide of slush, debris, and water. The village is a key stop on the route to Gangotri, the origin of the Ganga, and hosts several hotels and homestays.

Over 100 people have been rescued so far, while nearly two dozen are still missing.

(With PTI inputs)

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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