Himachal Rain Horror: Bridge Collapses, Homes On The Brink, Car Crushed By Falling Boulders

Monsoon is a havoc in Himachal Pradesh triggering landslides, damaging infrastructure and hampering daily life activities. A bridge connecting the Sangla Valley has collapsed, homes in Shimla are under threat after a major landslide, and a car was crushed by falling boulders in Solan.

Major Landslide in Shimla, Houses Under Threat

It was around 4 am on Saturday, a landslide struck the area from the Bothwell near Sanjauli College in Shimla. Mud and debris sliding towards nearby houses and cut off the access path leading to several homes.

In the sign of relief, no injuries or deaths have been reported so far. Locals say that three to four houses are now at risk, raising fears of another major disaster.

⚠️ The monsoon in the Himalayas is becoming more alarming with each passing day.

Heavy landslide in Sangla, Kinnaur has put a bridge at risk, disrupting movement in the area.

Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. pic.twitter.com/Hq7Z4VgmLS

— The Modern Himachal (@themodernhp) July 10, 2026

Bridge Collapse Cuts Off Sangla Valley

In Kinnaur district, heavy rainfall caused another major setback after a bridge connecting the Sangla Valley collapsed overnight. The bridge had been left hanging after a landslide weakened its base on Friday. It finally gave way during the night, completely cutting off road connectivity to the valley. However, the bridge had been constructed with the help of Border Roads Organisation and the Indian Army.

Heavy rain continues to batter Kinnaur. Rivers and streams are in spate, and rising water levels have raised concerns around the Sangla Valley Bridge.

People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and strictly follow official advisories. pic.twitter.com/r24iV6speb

— Naughty Himachal (𑚝𑚵𑚔𑚯 𑚩𑚮𑚢𑚭𑚏𑚥) (@NaughtyHimachal) July 10, 2026

Car Hit by Falling Boulders in Solan

In another incident, a car - Toyota Innova Crysta was struck by rocks that rolled down a hillside on the Gambharpul-Sarli road. The impact badly damaged the front portion of the vehicle.

The car had two people who suffered injuries and were shifted to Kunihar Hospital for treatment. Their condition is now reportedly stable.

In another incident, two parked vehicles were damaged in Shimla's Rajhana area after debris from a nearby hillside fell on them during the night.

Hundreds of Roads Closed, Power Supply Affected

Here's the data:

• Around 320 roads have been blocked due to landslides.
• More than 200 electricity transformers have stopped functioning.
• Several areas continue to face power supply disruptions.
• Restoration work is underway, but continuous rainfall is slowing down relief efforts.