Himachal Pradesh continues to battle the fury of the monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming over 230 roads are still blocked, 41 power distribution transformers (DTRs), and 56 water supply facilities were hampered, and a total of 116 deaths have been reported
Rising water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have led to severe waterlogging in low-lying areas around the Sangam region and brought water onto several roads, Ghats, and the historic Hanuman Temple at the Sangam has been more than half submerged, causing significant inconvenience to de
According to Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) Govind Singh Ratanu, a school van carrying several children was stranded amidst rising waters due to the downpour. Local residents swiftly intervened and rescued the children.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a rain warning for Himachal Pradesh, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected to continue in many parts of the state over the next several days.
The heavy rains during the monsoon season has affected life and property in parts of Himachal Pradesh and has claimed 106 lives between June 20 and July 15, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
The monsoon mayhem continues in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains triggered widespread damage across the state, with 220 roads blocked, 67 power distribution transformers disrupted, and 153 water supply schemes affected over the last 24 hours, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre.
He informed about the massive losses incurred due to recent heavy rains and flash-floods in the state and urged the Centre to provide assistance to the state
"I urge the state government should look into this matter with great seriousness... I feel that government employees and officials need to step up their efforts... We do not want to play politics on this issue..." he added.
According to the statement, 51 per cent of the minor patchwork and 40 per cent of the major patchwork on the state's damaged roads have been completed. Additionally, over 62 per cent of the work to fill small potholes has been finished.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed the Roads and Buildings Department to prioritise the repair of damaged roads in response to the substantial rainfall experienced during the monsoon season.