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Heavy Rain Expected in Himachal Pradesh Through Early September

The India Meteorological Department forecasts active monsoon conditions in Himachal Pradesh until September 3, with isolated heavy showers.

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Key Points

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Active monsoon expected till September 3 with heavy rain in several districts.

98 roads blocked; Mandi has 43 closed roads.

107 electricity distribution regions disrupted.

Temperatures 1‑4 °C above normal in some places, still within seasonal range.

Rising water levels and possible landslides; public urged to stay safe.

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Nearly one hundred roads are blocked, mainly in Mandi, Kullu and Chamba, and over a hundred electricity distribution areas are without power.

Temperatures remain near normal, but river levels may rise and landslides are possible, prompting safety warnings.

Authorities advise people to avoid flood‑prone areas, stay away from rivers, and follow travel advisories.

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7 words

monsoon

A season marked by heavy and sustained rainfall.

meteorological

Pertaining to the science of weather.

distribution transformer region

A zone of the power grid that delivers electricity to homes and businesses.

district

An administrative area within a state.

visibility

The distance one can clearly see; it can become low in heavy rain.

landslide

A rapid movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

flash‑flood

A sudden, fast‑rising flood caused by intense rain.

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