Shimla, Aug. 22 -- Public life in Himachal Pradesh remained severely disrupted as 338 roads, 132 distribution transformers (DTRs) and 141 water supply schemes were out of service due to rain and related incidents in the past 24 hours, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

The data released at 10:00 am on Friday showed that NH-305 was closed at multiple locations, including Balichowki, Gajadahar, and Feredanallah, with alternate routes via Kandugad also blocked. Mandi district reported the highest number of road closures (165), followed by Kullu (123) and Kangra (21).

The SDMA's district-wise utility status indicated that Kullu was the worst hit in power disruptions, w...