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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rain triggers landslides, road closures across Himachal Pradesh

Updated On: 28 July, 2026 03:19 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

Heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life across Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, blocking more than 230 roads and damaging power and water supply infrastructure. A landslide on Shimla's Cart Road brought traffic to a halt, while flash floods and rain-related incidents claimed lives in Chamba district. Here's a look at the impact of the relentless monsoon across the hill state. (PICS/PTI)  

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An earth mover clears debris from a road following a landslide triggered by rainfall, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh(PICS/PTI)
An earth mover clears debris from a road following a landslide triggered by rainfall, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh(PICS/PTI)
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A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocks Shimla's Cart Road near the Lift, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocks Shimla's Cart Road near the Lift, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour

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Vehicles remain stranded after debris from the landslide blocked the busy Cart Road before authorities cleared the route

Vehicles remain stranded after debris from the landslide blocked the busy Cart Road before authorities cleared the route

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Municipal workers and disaster response teams remove mud and rocks to restore traffic on Shimla's Cart Road

Municipal workers and disaster response teams remove mud and rocks to restore traffic on Shimla's Cart Road

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Heavy rainfall has left more than 230 roads blocked across Himachal Pradesh, disrupting transport in several districts

Heavy rainfall has left more than 230 roads blocked across Himachal Pradesh, disrupting transport in several districts

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Flash floods and continuous rainfall have damaged roads, electricity infrastructure and water supply schemes across the state

Flash floods and continuous rainfall have damaged roads, electricity infrastructure and water supply schemes across the state

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Authorities remain on high alert across Himachal Pradesh as restoration work continues following landslides, flash floods and widespread rain damage.

Authorities remain on high alert across Himachal Pradesh as restoration work continues following landslides, flash floods and widespread rain damage.

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