Himdarshan Samachar

Weather Turns Severe in Himachal Pradesh; Heavy Rainfall Causes Roadblocks
The weather in Himachal Pradesh has taken a turn with heavy rainfall in several parts including the state capital Shimla. Dense fog has enveloped Shimla since morning, making the day appear dark. The Kangra-Dharamshala route has been closed near Chetdu due to landslides since around 8:30 AM. Vehicles are being diverted via the Baya Sheila-Aura-Sarah route to Kangra. Additionally, the main road near Hatni Ki Dhar in Jatog Cantonment area of Shimla is completely blocked due to landslides, damaging one vehicle beyond repair.
Due to the rains, the courtyard of Shaheed Inder Singh Secondary School in Pandoh is waterlogged, causing difficulties for students and teachers. The school ground and entrance are submerged, forcing many students to remove their shoes and walk through the water to reach classrooms. Locals have urged authorities to implement proper drainage and repair the broken boundary walls, which has been an ongoing issue since 2023.
The Shimla Meteorological Centre has issued an orange-yellow alert for heavy rainfall over the next seven days. Yellow alerts have been issued for June 20, 21, and 24, while orange alerts are in place for June 22, 23, 25, and 26. Nahan recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, measuring 84.7 mm.
Minimum Temperatures Recorded:
Shimla: 19.0°C, Sundernagar: 25.8°C, Kalpa: 13.6°C, Dharamshala: 16.8°C, Kangra: 24.8°C, Mandi: 24.1°C, Manali: 19.6°C.