Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 2 (ANI): The monsoon loss of life toll in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 259, whereas harm to private and non-private property has crossed Rs 1,200 crore in the course of the 64 days from June 30 to September 1, in line with information launched by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
Of the 259 fatalities, 106 have been brought on by rain- and disaster-related incidents, together with 18 deaths in landslides and 13 resulting from drowning. Road accidents accounted for an additional 153 deaths in the course of the interval.
Lahaul and Spiti, a high-altitude tribal district, reported 15 deaths linked to the monsoon-related disasters.
The cumulative harm to private and non-private property has been estimated at Rs 1,202.64 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) suffered the very best losses at greater than Rs 914 crore, whereas the Jal Shakti Vibhag reported harm of over Rs 258 crore.
The catastrophe has additionally resulted in 460 homes being fully broken and the deaths of 460 animals, the SEOC information confirmed.
Fresh rainfall over the previous 24 hours has additional disrupted highway connectivity and important companies throughout Himachal Pradesh.
As many as 150 roads stay blocked throughout the state, with Mandi reporting the very best variety of closures at 78, adopted by Shimla with 30.
Power provide has additionally been affected, with 374 distribution transformer areas (DTRs) at the moment out of service. Mandi has reported 128 affected DTRs, adopted by Shimla with 84 and Kullu with 81.
The water provide community has additionally suffered disruption, with 40 water provide schemes at the moment affected. Hamirpur accounts for 23 disrupted schemes, whereas Shimla has reported 17.
State authorities departments and area companies have launched restoration operations within the affected districts to reopen roads and restore energy and water provide companies.
The newest figures underline the persevering with affect of the 2026 monsoon on Himachal Pradesh, with rainfall-related disasters and highway accidents collectively accounting for 259 deaths in simply over two months. (ANI)