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Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh led to the closure of 27 roads across the state, disrupting vehicular traffic.

The downpour continues to affect the hill state's region, with Naina Devi recording the highest rainfall at 84.2 mm. Other areas experiencing significant precipitation include Raipur Maidan at 51.2 mm, Olinda at 28.6 mm, Una at 23.4 mm, and Brahmani at 9.4 mm.

Road Closures by District:

- Kangra: 10 roads closed

- Mandi: 7 roads closed

- Sirmaur: 7 roads closed

- Kullu: 2 roads closed

- Shimla: 1 road closed

The number of power supply schemes affected by the rains in the state stands at 131, the SEOC said.

The rain deficit in the current monsoon season from June 1 till date was 18 per cent with the state receiving 597.9 mm rainfall against an average of 732.1 mm, the weather office said on Thursday.

Officials said that 186 people died in rain-related incidents since the onset of monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on June 27 till Friday evening, while 28 were missing.

They said the state has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 1,360 crore.