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55DOOM SCORE
Heavy rain damages infrastructure across Himachal Pradesh
India
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Heavy rain is expected to continue in Himachal Pradesh, where a yellow alert has been issued across all 12 districts. Damage to the Public Works Department is reported to exceed ₹700 crore, with 138 roads closed.
SO WHAT?
Widespread road closures and continuing rainfall may significantly disrupt transport and access across the state.
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