Summary of this article
Blocked roads hinder essential connectivity in Himachal Pradesh.
451 deaths due to monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh
148 landslides, 98 floods, and 47 cloudbursts reported so far
As Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with the ongoing monsoon fury that has, over recent months, left highways and vital lifelines choked, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has now stepped in, offering major relief to commuters struggling through the Shimla-Parwanoo route.
The condition of the road has worsened after relentless rains and landslides, forcing travellers to crawl through the damaged stretches, risking their lives, and even requiring them to pay a toll at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) toll plaza.
Acting on a PIL earlier this week, the Himachal Pradesh