Ground sinks in Sanjauli, 38 roads shut due to rain
As steady rainfall was witnessed across the state in the last two days, a portion of a sports ground in Sanjauli caved in on Sunday. Two vehicles parked below were also damaged in the incident.
The local councillor raised concerns about the quality of work being done on the ground, which is being developed by the Public Works Department (PWD). Funds for this ground were allocated from the Smart City Mission.
Besides, 38 roads across the state remained shut today. Of these, 10 roads were adversely affected in Mandi district, followed by 8 each in Shimla and Mandi districts. Power supply from 11 distribution transformers have also been disrupted by the rain.
The MeT office stated Kasauli logged rainfall of 53 mm since Saturday evening, while Dharampur recorded 26 mm of rain, followed by 20 mm in Renuka, 10 mm in Karsog, 7.9 mm in Nahan, 7.7 mm in Kalpa, 6 mm in Sarahan and 5.6 mm each in Dharamshala and Kangra.
The department has issued a yellow alert for lightning and thunderstorm on September 18. It also predicted a wet spell till September 21.
However, the weather is likely to remain dry over the next two days, with light rain expected in higher hills. Notably, the state has seen 18 per cent more rainfall than normal in September so far.
Meanwhile, the seasonal police checkpost at Chandratal in Lahaul and Spiti was temporarily closed due to severe weather conditions on Sunday. The police urged travellers to exercise extreme caution and take necessary precautions.
SP Mayank Chaudhary advised travellers to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and adhere to all safety advisories. The road to the Chandratal Lake is particularly treacherous at this time, he warned.
Chaudhary said, “The police check posts remain operational at Losar and Koksar to provide support and ensure safety of travellers on the route leading to Chandratal. In case of any emergency or for road condition updates, travellers can contact the District Police Control Room at 8988092298.”
