Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts across Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread destruction, with 92 people reported dead and extensive damage to infrastructure between June 20 and July 11, according to updated figures released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) under the Department of Revenue's Disaster Management Cell. Pics/PTI
Updated On: 2025-07-14 05:39 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The districts of Kullu, Chamba, and Solan have recorded the highest number of traffic-related casualties
As per the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) report, Mandi district has emerged as the worst-hit region
As of July 12, a total of 247 roads, including key national highways NH-003 (Mandi-Dharampur via Kotli) and NH-21 (Mandi-Kullu), remain blocked. Further, 463 electricity transformers and 781 water supply schemes have been disrupted, severely impacting local communities
Meanwhile, the Met office has issued an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in three districts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday
According to the weather department, heavy to very heavy showers are likely to occur at isolated locations in Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur on Monday, and in Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur on Tuesday
