Shimla Hit By Torrential Rain: Vehicles Damaged As Debris, Stones Disrupt Roadside Parking. WATCH

Torrential rains in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, wreaked havoc as debris and stones damaged numerous vehicles parked along the roads, amidst the heavy downpour. Watch the video here.

Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and a popular tourist destination in the country experienced torrential rains. The heavy rains washed down debris and stones, damaging several vehicles parked along the road. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "Orange alert" due to the prevailing weather conditions, indicating the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall, as well as lightning and thunderstorms in isolated parts of the state on June 25 and 26. In addition, a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for June 27 and 28.

Several vehicles parked on the roadside can be seen damaged due to debris and stones in a video posted by news agency ANI.  Shimla received 99.2 mm of rain in the last 12 hours, causing a key road to be closed, according to the weather office. 

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According to the state emergency operations centre, twenty roads, including the National Highway 5 near Theog in Shimla, were closed due to heavy rain.

Since Friday, several parts of the state have received moderate to heavy rain.

Kataula in Mandi district received the most rain, with 163.3 mm, followed by Sinhuta (160 mm), Kasauli (145 mm), and Kangra (143.5 mm), the local Met office said. 

The capital of the state Shimla received 99.2mm of rain, Gohar received 81mm, Jubbarhatti received 76.5mm, Pandoh received 74mm, Sundernagar received 70mm, Pachhad received 65.2mm, Mandi received 58.5mm, Kufri received 58mm, Mashobra received 52mm, Dhaulakaun received 48.5mm, Dharamshala received 47mm, Solan received 44mm, and Nahan received 39mm.

The local Met Office issued an 'orange' warning indicating 'heavy to very heavy' rain, thunderstorm, and lightning in isolated areas on June 25 and 26, and a 'yellow' warning indicating thunderstorm and lightning on June 27 and 28.

Water Supply Disruption Warning In Shimla: 

According to Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited officials, water supply will be disrupted in the coming days due to heavy silt load in the water sources, and citizens have been advised to use water wisely, PTI reported. 

During the rainy season, turbidity rises, interfering with disinfection and allowing harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites to grow. As a result, they advised the general public to drink water after boiling it for 10 minutes to avoid jaundice, cholera, and other gastrointestinal illnesses, the report said.