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Himachal Pradesh monsoon claims 224 lives in 55 days, losses cross Rs 1,121 crore
The monsoon has caused more than Rs 1,121 crore in cumulative losses across Himachal Pradesh.
Workers clear debris from a road in Himachal Pradesh after fresh monsoon-triggered landslides. (Express Image)
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under a devastating monsoon, with 224 deaths reported over the past 55 days due to landslides, cloudbursts, drowning and road accidents. Severe weather has also blocked 149 roads across the state, while cumulative losses have crossed Rs 1,121 crore. The latest figures cover the period from June 30 to August 23, counted inclusively.
Of the 224 fatalities, 91 were caused by rain-related disasters, including landslides, cloudbursts, drowning and other weather-triggered incidents. Another 133 people died in road accidents during the same period.
The figures translate to an average of more than four deaths every day during the 55-day period.
Mandi worst hit as 149 roads remain blocked
Road connectivity has suffered a major setback following fresh rainfall across several parts of the state. The number of blocked roads rose sharply from 98 on Saturday evening to 149 by Sunday morning, indicating fresh landslides, debris accumulation and damage to road infrastructure.
Mandi remains the worst-affected district, with 86 roads blocked, followed by Kullu with 31. Public Works Department and other field teams have been deployed to remove debris and restore connectivity on priority routes.
There has also been some improvement in the power sector following restoration efforts. The number of disrupted Distribution Transformer Regions (DTRs) has fallen from 89 to 60. Teams continue to repair damaged transformers, transmission lines and other power infrastructure.
The number of disrupted Water Supply Schemes (WSS) has also declined to 35. Hamirpur accounts for the highest number of affected schemes, with 30 disrupted. Jal Shakti Department teams are working to restore drinking water services.
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Monsoon losses cross Rs 1,121 crore
The financial impact of monsoon has now crossed Rs 1,121 crore, with losses reported across government infrastructure, private property, crops, livestock, roads, water supply systems and power infrastructure.
Emergency response and restoration teams remain deployed across the state despite difficult weather conditions. Their immediate priorities include clearing landslide debris, reopening blocked roads, restoring electricity and repairing damaged water supply systems.
The latest figures underline the severity of this year’s monsoon, with Himachal Pradesh continuing to face fresh disruptions even as authorities work to restore infrastructure damaged during earlier spells of extreme weather.
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