Key Facts
Heavy rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, with Shimla witnessing intense downpour in the afternoon. The State Disaster Management Authority reported that 189 roads remained closed, 146 electricity transformers were affected, and 104 water supply schemes were disrupted across the state as of Saturday evening. A yellow alert has been issued for five districts—Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Mandi—for Sunday, July 12.
Rain and Its Impact Across Districts
Shimla
In the capital city, heavy rain began around 3 pm and continued until 5 pm, bringing relief from the earlier humidity. However, a landslide in the Sanjauli-Bothwell area early Saturday morning (around 4 am) threatened four houses and two shops. Landslides and falling debris in New Shimla and other parts damaged several vehicles.
Kullu
Following heavy rain late Friday night, the Pin Parvati River swelled and entered two houses in the Shakti area, prompting the administration to evacuate them as a precaution. More than four culverts connecting Shakti, Marod, and Shugad villages were washed away due to strong currents. The district still has 51 closed roads, affecting connectivity to many rural areas.
Sirmaur
Sirmaur was among the worst-affected districts, with 50 roads closed and 25 transformers down, disrupting power supply in several areas. The rain also impacted 58 drinking water and six irrigation schemes, and caused damage to potato, ginger, and oilseed crops.
Kangra
Cloudy skies prevailed throughout Saturday in Kangra, with dense fog reducing visibility in Dharamshala and surrounding areas during the evening.
Chamba
No rain occurred in Chamba on Saturday, leading to humid conditions throughout the day. A landslide near Batti Di Hatti on the Bharamour-Pathankot National Highway disrupted traffic for about 15 minutes before machinery cleared the route.
Hamirpur and Una
Sunshine returned to Hamirpur and Una, causing heat and humidity. Temperatures in Una, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur exceeded 30°C on Saturday.
Temperature Recordings on July 11
- Sundernagar: 33.0°C
- Mandi: 32.4°C
- Barthin: 31.9°C
- Neri: 31.4°C
- Una: 31.0°C
- Bilaspur: 31.0°C
- Kangra: 29.0°C
- Chamba: 28.4°C
- Nahan: 28.1°C
- Solan: 26.8°C
- Shimla: 23.4°C
- Manali: 22.2°C
Yellow Alert and Forecast
The Meteorological Center Shimla has issued a yellow alert for rain in parts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Mandi districts on Sunday. Light to moderate rain is expected to continue in many parts of the state until July 17.
FAQ
Which districts are on yellow alert in Himachal on July 12?
Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Mandi districts have been issued a yellow alert for rain on July 12, 2026.
How many roads are closed in Himachal due to rain?
As of Saturday evening, 189 roads were closed across the state due to landslides and heavy rain.
What was the maximum temperature in Shimla on July 11?
Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 23.4°C on July 11, 2026.