Himachal Pradesh monsoon claims 224 lives in 55 days, losses cross Rs 1,121 crore
Himachal Pradesh has endured a deadly monsoon season, with 224 lives lost in just 55 days, according to the most recent figures covering the period from June 30 to August 23. The monsoon has triggered landslides, cloudbursts, drownings and road accidents, claiming an average of more than four lives daily. Of the fatalities, 91 were due to rain-related disasters, while 133 people perished in road accidents.
Mandi district has been the hardest hit, with 149 roads blocked, followed by Kullu with 31. The cumulative losses have surpassed Rs 1,121 crore, affecting government infrastructure, private property, crops, livestock, roads, water supply systems and power infrastructure. Emergency response teams are working tirelessly to clear landslide debris, reopen blocked roads, restore electricity and repair damaged water supply systems, despite challenging weather conditions.
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