The monsoon season has taken a tragic toll in Himachal Pradesh, with the death count rising to 229. This includes 119 fatalities from rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, along with 110 deaths resulting from road accidents since June 20.
District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).
The cumulative monsoon death toll in the state has climbed to 219 since the onset of rains, with 112 fatalities in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, and 107 lives lost in road accidents, the SDMA said.
According to preliminary information, some workers may have been trapped under the debris. However, there have been no reports of any fatalities so far.
The death toll in Himachal Pradesh due to monsoon rains has risen to 219 with 112 people losing their lives in rain-related incidents and 107 fatalities reported in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
As per the cumulative toll confirmed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the state has recorded 208 monsoon-related deaths so far. Of these, 112 deaths are linked directly to rain-triggered disasters like landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 96 fatalities have
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