Himachal rain fury: Over 200 roads closed, landslides hit Shimla; wet spell likely till Aug 17

Himachal Pradesh faces widespread disruption as over 200 roads are closed due to heavy rains. The state emergency center reported significant damage to water supply schemes and transformers. One person died and two were injured after a rockfall incident in Solan district. Educational institutions in Kullu subdivision remained closed as authorities issued an orange alert. Since the monsoon began, 70 people have died and losses exceed Rs 910 crore.