Shimla, Aug. 15 -- The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has issued a morning public utility report detailing widespread disruptions caused by heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. The report, released on Friday at 10:00 AM, confirms significant impacts on essential services across the state

According to the report, a total of 455 roads are blocked, including three national highways (NH-305, NH-05, and NH-707).

The most affected districts in terms of road blockages are Kullu with 73 roads, followed by Mandi with 58 roads, and Shimla with 58 roads.

In Kullu, a landslide at Jhed (Khanag) has blocked NH-305. Other districts, including Chamba and Kangra, also report multiple road closures due to heavy rain.

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