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Shimla: Hit Hard By Heavy Rains, Normal Life Disrupted

Heavy rainfall lashed Shimla city on Thursday, disrupting normal life and causing water logging in several parts of the city.

Commuters were seen wading through water-logged roads.

A local feared that the trees may be uprooted following the heavy rains.

“Today’s heavy rainfall has choked drains and caused waterlogging. There is a looming threat of trees being uprooted. While last year saw significant damage, Shimla has fortunately been spared so far this year,” Babu, a local, told ANI.

He added, “However, the persistent rainfall is instilling fear among the locals. People are struggling to cross the roads and are facing immense difficulties in commuting.”

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Earlier, on August 7, the IMD reported significant rainfall across the state, with Joginder Nagar in Mandi district experiencing the highest at 110 MM in 24 hours.

Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday said that alerts were issued for various regions.

“We have recorded the highest rainfall at Joginder Nagar in Mandi district at 110 mm during the past 24 hours. It is heavy rainfall, and in Sirmaur district, we have received heavy rainfall,” Dr. Srivastava stated.

“In other parts of the state, there has been moderate rainfall. Nearly 75 per cent of areas have received between 30 mm to 50 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours,” Srivastava told ANI.

The incessant downpour has affected daily life, making it challenging for residents and visitors alike. The cloudburst and flash floods that occurred on August 1 have affected the districts of Kullu, Mandi and Shimla.

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