Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 18 (ANI): Heavy rainfall and related landslides have considerably disrupted important providers throughout Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) reporting a complete of 564 roads blocked, 525 energy distribution transformers (DTRs) disrupted, and 281 water provide schemes affected as of September 18, 2025.
The cumulative loss of life toll for the reason that begin of the monsoon season has reached 419. Of these, 237 individuals have died in rain-related incidents equivalent to landslides and flash floods, whereas 182 deaths have been a results of street accidents. The state has declared itself a disaster-affected state below the Disaster Management Act as a result of in depth harm.
A complete of 564 roads, together with two National Highways, NH-03 and NH-503A, are at present blocked. The worst-affected districts for street closures embody Kullu with 155 roads blocked, Mandi with 203, and Shimla with 50.
The steady rain has led to 525 DTRs being disrupted, with nearly all of outages reported within the Mandi district (327). Other considerably impacted districts embody Kullu (23) and Kangra (34).
There are 281 water provide schemes which were disrupted throughout the state. The Mandi district can be essentially the most affected on this class, with 180 schemes disrupted. Other districts with vital water provide disruptions embody Shimla (38) and Chamba (20).
Meanwhile, in keeping with Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 237 individuals have died in numerous rain-related incidents, whereas a further 182 deaths have been attributed to street accidents through the monsoon season.
The monsoon has prompted widespread destruction to each personal and public property. The cumulative loss to public property is estimated at Rs 4,59,536.54 Lakhs. The report particulars vital losses to key infrastructure, together with losses to PWD (Public Works Department) reported at Rs 1,41,387.8 Lakhs.
Loss to Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) is at Rs 13,946.69 Lakhs. Loss to the Power Department is Rs 2,045.05 Lakhs. Damage to homes can be extreme, with 583 pucca homes and 1676 kutcha homes partially broken, whereas 934 pucca homes and 2150 kutcha homes have been absolutely destroyed. (ANI)