Himachal Deploys 15,000 Personnel And 1,600 Machines To Restore Roads

16 Jul 2026 CW Team

He said remaining roads had already been reopened and that another 30 to 35 roads were expected to be restored by the evening. The PWD has mobilised extensive manpower and equipment, including nearly 1,600 machines such as JCBs, bulldozers and robotic equipment, stationed at different locations across the state. Singh said additional machinery had been hired and would be deployed wherever required to ensure there was no shortage of resources.

The minister warned that the ongoing monsoon season could bring cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides without warning, causing damage to infrastructure, houses and orchards and urged local residents to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather. He asked people to inform the administration immediately of any dangerous developments so that timely intervention could be arranged. Singh chaired a nearly three hour online review meeting with senior officials to assess preparedness and streamline restoration efforts.

Officials were directed to reopen and restore all blocked roads within 24 hours wherever possible, with special attention to remote and vulnerable hill districts such as Mandi, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Shimla. The minister underlined the importance of maintaining road connectivity with apple season approaching so horticulturists and farmers would not suffer losses or face transport disruption. He added that the government remained committed to ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during the monsoon while protecting the interests of residents and producers across the state.

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) minister Vikramaditya Singh said the state government had deployed around 15,000 personnel and 1,600 machines to restore road connectivity disrupted by heavy monsoon rains. He said restoration work was underway round the clock and the number of blocked roads had fallen significantly since Tuesday. The minister reported that about 104 roads had been closed on Tuesday and that a morning report showed the figure had come down to about 60. He said remaining roads had already been reopened and that another 30 to 35 roads were expected to be restored by the evening. The PWD has mobilised extensive manpower and equipment, including nearly 1,600 machines such as JCBs, bulldozers and robotic equipment, stationed at different locations across the state. Singh said additional machinery had been hired and would be deployed wherever required to ensure there was no shortage of resources. The minister warned that the ongoing monsoon season could bring cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides without warning, causing damage to infrastructure, houses and orchards and urged local residents to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather. He asked people to inform the administration immediately of any dangerous developments so that timely intervention could be arranged. Singh chaired a nearly three hour online review meeting with senior officials to assess preparedness and streamline restoration efforts. Officials were directed to reopen and restore all blocked roads within 24 hours wherever possible, with special attention to remote and vulnerable hill districts such as Mandi, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Shimla. The minister underlined the importance of maintaining road connectivity with apple season approaching so horticulturists and farmers would not suffer losses or face transport disruption. He added that the government remained committed to ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during the monsoon while protecting the interests of residents and producers across the state.

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