Rain disrupts Himachal Pradesh life: 197 roads closed; water, power supply hit

Heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh led to the closure of 197 roads, power outages, and disrupted water supply schemes on Monday. Hardest-hit areas included Shimla, Sirmaur, Mandi, and Kullu. Nine bodies were recovered from a flash flood in Una. Officials continue to work on maintaining crucial highways amid continued rainfall.