Shimla, Aug. 14 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday informed that the state has suffered extensive damage due to heavy rainfall and flooding over the past 24 hours, with over 550 roads currently blocked.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said intense rain has lashed almost every part of the state since last night and has continued through the day, severely affecting road connectivity.

"According to data received till this morning, 550 PWD roads are closed. We are making every effort to reopen them within the next two days. All our departmental officers are on the job, with machinery like Poclain and robo machines deployed across affected areas, manpower is also working on the ground, and I am i...