"As monsoon progresses, losses are increasing across state," says Jairam Thakur

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 25 (ANI): Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said that as the monsoon continues, the state is facing more losses.
He also distributed relief materials and mentioned that his own area has been badly affected.
Thakur visited Bali Chowk to check the damage caused by recent flash floods.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Jairam Thakur said, "Just as monsoon progresses, the incidents of losses are increasing across the state... I went to the Bali Chowk, which has suffered damage, and distributed relief material... My region has also suffered immense damage..."
Monsoon-triggered disruptions continued to batter Himachal Pradesh, with 482 roads, including two national highways, blocked, 941 electricity distribution transformers out of service, and 95 water supply schemes disrupted across the state, according to the latest data released by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday.
The SDMA's evening bulletin reported that the total death toll since June 20 has reached 298, comprising 152 fatalities due to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, and 146 deaths in road accidents during the same period.
Road Blockages: The worst-hit districts include Mandi (245 roads blocked), Kullu (101), and Chamba (82). National Highways NH-305 and NH-154A remained shut at multiple locations due to heavy rainfall, landslides, and debris flow. Alternate routes in affected areas like Balichowki and Kandugad were also rendered impassable.
In road blockages, the worst-hit districts include Mandi (245 roads blocked), Kullu (101), and Chamba (82). National Highways NH-305 and NH-154A remained shut at multiple locations due to heavy rainfall, landslides, and debris flow. Alternate routes in affected areas like Balichowki and Kandugad were also rendered impassable.
In terms of disruption in water supply, 36 water schemes in Mandi, 36 in Chamba, and multiple others across Kangra, Lahaul & Spiti, and Kullu districts have been disrupted, severely affecting drinking water availability in rural belts. (ANI)