Of the total deaths, 101 have been directly linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 78 fatalities were reported in road accidents attributed to hazardous weather conditions.
As torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported alarming disruptions across key public utilities along with a grim death toll.
"PWD and the Himachal government are fully engaged in restoration work amid continuous rainfall and flood situations. We are constantly monitoring the situation across the state. I held a detailed meeting with my officers today to assess damage and accelerate restoration." Vikramaditya Singh
As of 10:00 AM on July 30, a total of 343 roads remain blocked, 551 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 186 water supply schemes are out of service across various districts, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).
The power sector also remains heavily impacted, with the worst-affected regions being Mandi (172 DTRs disrupted), followed by Kangra (5) and Chamba (5). Water supply services have similarly suffered, particularly in Kangra (98 schemes) and Mandi (47 schemes).
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Tuesday said that torrential rains wreaked havoc in Mandi district last night, particularly hitting the Jail Road area where two people were killed earlier and more are missing, buried in debris. Speaking to reporters in S
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of the monsoon, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and significant loss of life. As per the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transform
Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Sunday said the state government is making all-out efforts to restore road connectivity in the flood-hit Seraj valley ahead of the apple harvesting season.
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), as of Friday evening, approximately 221 roads, 36 power distribution transformers, and 152 water supply schemes wer
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 235 roads remain blocked, along with 56 power distribution transformers and 139 water supply schemes, as of Friday
As per the morning report compiled at 10:00 AM by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Thursday, National Highway-70 remained closed in the Mandi district due to heavy rain and landslides.