Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon toll has climbed to 259 deaths, while damage to public and private property has crossed Rs 1,200 crore in just 64 days, according to the latest data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).The figures cover the period from June 30 to September 1 and underline the scale of disruption caused by heavy rain, landslides and other disasters across the hill state.Of the total fatalities, 106 were linked directly to rain and disaster-related incidents. These included 18 deaths in landslides and 13 caused by drowning. Road accidents accounted for another 153 deaths during the period.Lahaul and Spiti, one of the state’s high-altitude tribal districts, recorded 15 deaths associated with monsoon-related disasters.<h2>PWD bears bulk of infrastructure losses</h2>The cumulative damage to public and private property has been estimated at Rs 1,202.64 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) has suffered the largest share of the losses, with damage exceeding Rs 914 crore.The Jal Shakti Vibhag has reported losses of more than Rs 258 crore. The disaster has also completely damaged 460 houses and resulted in the deaths of 460 animals, according to SEOC figures.<h2>150 roads blocked, power and water hit</h2>Fresh rainfall over the past 24 hours has further worsened connectivity, leaving 150 roads blocked across Himachal Pradesh.Mandi has reported the highest number of closures at 78, followed by Shimla with 30. Power infrastructure has also taken a hit, with 374 distribution transformer regions currently out of service.Mandi accounts for 128 affected DTRs, while Shimla has 84 and Kullu 81. Meanwhile, 40 water supply schemes remain disrupted, including 23 in Hamirpur and 17 in Shimla.Government departments and field agencies are continuing restoration work to reopen roads and bring power and water services back online in affected areas.

Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon death toll has reached 259, with damage crossing Rs 1,200 crore. Fresh rain has left 150 roads blocked, while power and water services remain disrupted.

Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon toll has climbed to 259 deaths, while damage to public and private property has crossed Rs 1,200 crore in just 64 days, according to the latest data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC). The figures cover the period from June 30 to September 1 and underline the scale of disruption caused by heavy rain, landslides and other disasters across the hill state. Of the total fatalities, 106 were linked directly to rain and disaster-related incidents. These included 18 deaths in landslides and 13 caused by drowning. Road accidents accounted for another 153 deaths during the period. Lahaul and Spiti, one of the state’s high-altitude tribal districts, recorded 15 deaths associated with monsoon-related disasters. PWD bears bulk of infrastructure losses The cumulative damage to public and private property has been estimated at Rs 1,202.64 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) has suffered the largest share of the losses, with damage exceeding Rs 914 crore. The Jal Shakti Vibhag has reported losses of more than Rs 258 crore. The disaster has also completely damaged 460 houses and resulted in the deaths of 460 animals, according to SEOC figures. 150 roads blocked, power and water hit Fresh rainfall over the past 24 hours has further worsened connectivity, leaving 150 roads blocked across Himachal Pradesh. Mandi has reported the highest number of closures at 78, followed by Shimla with 30. Power infrastructure has also taken a hit, with 374 distribution transformer regions currently out of service. Mandi accounts for 128 affected DTRs, while Shimla has 84 and Kullu 81. Meanwhile, 40 water supply schemes remain disrupted, including 23 in Hamirpur and 17 in Shimla. Government departments and field agencies are continuing restoration work to reopen roads and bring power and water services back online in affected areas.

Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon death toll has reached 259, with damage crossing Rs 1,200 crore. Fresh rain has left 150 roads blocked, while power and water services remain disrupted.

Himachal reels under monsoon: 259 dead, damage crosses Rs 1,200 crore

Himachal Pradesh recorded over 350 deaths as this year's monsoon battered the northern Indian state. The death toll of 394 deaths includes 221 fatalities in rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses. Meanwhile, 173 lives were lost in road accidents, said the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday (Sep 14).<h2>Human and animal toll of natural disasters</h2>The cumulative report from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) shows landslides claimed 48 lives, flash floods 11, cloudbursts 17, and drowning incidents 38. Other causes included lightning, electrocution, snake bites, fires, and accidental falls in steep terrain.At least 455 people have been injured, and 41 remain missing. The rains also led to livestock losses, with 2,086 cattle and nearly 27,000 poultry perishing in rain-related incidents.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caught-on-camera-moment-before-a-truck-in-hassan-karnataka-mowed-down-9-people-injuring-22-others-1757833831367">Caught on Camera: Moment before a truck in Hassan, Karnataka&nbsp;mowed&nbsp;down 9&nbsp;people, injuring 22 others</a><h2>Property damage</h2>Damage to property has been extensive. According to SDMA figures, 1,576 houses were completely destroyed, while 29,041 sustained partial damage. Hundreds of shops, huts, and cow sheds were also hit — 544 shops, 859 cow sheds, 1,894 huts, and 4,058 cowsheds, ghats, and ghrats, reports ANI.The financial toll is pegged at more than Rs 4,467 crore (over $506 million). The Public Works Department accounts for the largest losses (Rs 2,718 crore or around $308 million), followed by the Jal Shakti Vibhag (Rs 1,386 crore $157 million) and the Power Department (Rs 139 crore or $15.7 million).Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bombshell-new-embarrassing-incriminating-epstein-emails-could-destroy-prince-andrew-report-1757817194580">New 'embarrassing and incriminating' Epstein emails could 'destroy' Prince Andrew</a>Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, and Chamba districts reported the highest number of rain-related fatalities, while Chamba, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan topped in road accident deaths."The state has suffered widespread loss of lives, livestock, property and infrastructure this monsoon. Field teams are working on restoration, but recurring rainfall and landslides are slowing operations," an SDMA spokesperson said, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel on vulnerable hilly roads.&nbsp;

Himachal monsoon horror: 394 dead, 2,000 cattle lost, 1,500 homes destroyed as landslides and floods batter state. 

Himachal Pradesh recorded over 350 deaths as this year's monsoon battered the northern Indian state. The death toll of 394 deaths includes 221 fatalities in rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses. Meanwhile, 173 lives were lost in road accidents, said the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday (Sep 14). Human and animal toll of natural disasters The cumulative report from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) shows landslides claimed 48 lives, flash floods 11, cloudbursts 17, and drowning incidents 38. Other causes included lightning, electrocution, snake bites, fires, and accidental falls in steep terrain. At least 455 people have been injured, and 41 remain missing. The rains also led to livestock losses, with 2,086 cattle and nearly 27,000 poultry perishing in rain-related incidents. Also read | Caught on Camera: Moment before a truck in Hassan, Karnataka mowed down 9 people, injuring 22 others Property damage Damage to property has been extensive. According to SDMA figures, 1,576 houses were completely destroyed, while 29,041 sustained partial damage. Hundreds of shops, huts, and cow sheds were also hit — 544 shops, 859 cow sheds, 1,894 huts, and 4,058 cowsheds, ghats, and ghrats, reports ANI. The financial toll is pegged at more than Rs 4,467 crore (over $506 million). The Public Works Department accounts for the largest losses (Rs 2,718 crore or around $308 million), followed by the Jal Shakti Vibhag (Rs 1,386 crore $157 million) and the Power Department (Rs 139 crore or $15.7 million). Also read | New 'embarrassing and incriminating' Epstein emails could 'destroy' Prince Andrew Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, and Chamba districts reported the highest number of rain-related fatalities, while Chamba, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan topped in road accident deaths. "The state has suffered widespread loss of lives, livestock, property and infrastructure this monsoon. Field teams are working on restoration, but recurring rainfall and landslides are slowing operations," an SDMA spokesperson said, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel on vulnerable hilly roads.

Himachal monsoon horror: 394 dead, 2,000 cattle lost, 1,500 homes destroyed as landslides and floods batter state.&nbsp;

Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll climbs to 394; over $506 million losses reported

The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 326 lives so far, including 171 deaths in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other calamities, and 155 deaths in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). From June 20 to September 1, the state has recorded massive losses: 3,15,804.98 lakh rupees (₹3,158 crore) in damages to public and private property, crops, infrastructure, and livestock. The toll also includes 385 people injured, 1,304 houses fully damaged, and 41 shops/factories destroyed. A total of 27,653 poultry birds and 1,898 other animals have died. Mandi district reported the highest human toll in rain-related incidents (29 deaths), followed by Kangra (30), Chamba (14), Kullu (15), and Shimla (17). Road accidents have been most fatal in Chamba and Mandi (22 each), Kangra (19), Kinnaur (14), and Shimla (16). The report shows widespread damage to critical sectors like PWD roads, water supply (Jal Shakti Vibhag), &nbsp;Power infrastructure and other departments -- including health, education, rural and urban development -- together suffered over Rs 14,000 lakh in damages. Private property loss includes 503 partially damaged houses, 1,005 cow sheds, and 2,330 hectares of crop damage. Horticulture losses account for Rs 2,743.47 lakh, while agriculture suffered Rs 1,145.27 lakh in damage. The latest SEOC evening report on public utility disruptions shows 1,277 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked across the state. Power infrastructure has been severely hit, with 3,207 distribution transformers disrupted, while 790 water supply schemes are non-functional. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has already declared the calamity a "state disaster" under the Disaster Management Act, while Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur has accused the government of slow and inadequate response, particularly in Chamba and Mandi districts, where the Manimahesh Yatra was heavily impacted. Meanwhile, due to heavy rainfall, the district administration of Shimla has decided to close all schools in the district on September 2, 2025. In line with this decision, the teachers of these schools will also conduct their classes online from home to ensure that the students' studies are not disrupted. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the current circumstances, as per the statement from the Deputy Commissioner, Shimla.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The latest SEOC evening report on public utility disruptions shows 1,277 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked across the state.

The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 326 lives so far, including 171 deaths in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other calamities, and 155 deaths in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). From June 20 to September 1, the state has recorded massive losses: 3,15,804.98 lakh rupees (₹3,158 crore) in damages to public and private property, crops, infrastructure, and livestock. The toll also includes 385 people injured, 1,304 houses fully damaged, and 41 shops/factories destroyed. A total of 27,653 poultry birds and 1,898 other animals have died. Mandi district reported the highest human toll in rain-related incidents (29 deaths), followed by Kangra (30), Chamba (14), Kullu (15), and Shimla (17). Road accidents have been most fatal in Chamba and Mandi (22 each), Kangra (19), Kinnaur (14), and Shimla (16). The report shows widespread damage to critical sectors like PWD roads, water supply (Jal Shakti Vibhag), Power infrastructure and other departments -- including health, education, rural and urban development -- together suffered over Rs 14,000 lakh in damages. Private property loss includes 503 partially damaged houses, 1,005 cow sheds, and 2,330 hectares of crop damage. Horticulture losses account for Rs 2,743.47 lakh, while agriculture suffered Rs 1,145.27 lakh in damage. The latest SEOC evening report on public utility disruptions shows 1,277 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked across the state. Power infrastructure has been severely hit, with 3,207 distribution transformers disrupted, while 790 water supply schemes are non-functional. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has already declared the calamity a "state disaster" under the Disaster Management Act, while Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur has accused the government of slow and inadequate response, particularly in Chamba and Mandi districts, where the Manimahesh Yatra was heavily impacted. Meanwhile, due to heavy rainfall, the district administration of Shimla has decided to close all schools in the district on September 2, 2025. In line with this decision, the teachers of these schools will also conduct their classes online from home to ensure that the students' studies are not disrupted. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the current circumstances, as per the statement from the Deputy Commissioner, Shimla. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The latest SEOC evening report on public utility disruptions shows 1,277 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked across the state.

Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 326: SDMA

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Himachal reels under monsoon: 259 dead, damage crosses Rs 1,200 crore

Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll climbs to 394; over $506 million losses reported

Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 326: SDMA