51 Dead In 11 Days As Himachal Bears Brunt Of Monsoon Fury; Power & Water Supply Hit
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused 51 deaths in 11 days, says SDMA. Infrastructure losses exceed Rs 356 crore, disrupting power and water supplies.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 51 people dead in just 11 days and six people still missing, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The relentless downpour has thrown normal life out of gear due significant loss to life, infrastructure, and livelihoods across multiple districts in the hill state.
As per SDMA data, a total of 13 houses — 9 pucca (permanent) and 4 kutcha (temporary) — completely collapsed due to torrential rain, while another 35 kutcha houses were partially damaged. Additionally, rain-induced landslides and flash floods destroyed as many an nine shops and 41 cattle sheds.
Himachal Rain Fury: Damages Worth Crores
It is estimated that the Public Works and Jal Shakti departments have suffered combined damages exceeding Rs 356 crore. As rain pounded the hill state, road connectivity was majorly affected with 406 major and minor roads being closed for traffic. With the road closure, links with several remote regions have been cut off which has further complicated relief and rescue operations.
Himachal Rain: Power, Water Supply Affected
The downpour has rendered many areas without electricity as 1,515 transformers remain non-functional. Furthermore, 171 water supply projects have been affected, posing a risk to public health and sanitation amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Earlier, the IMD had predicted the rainfall intensity would decrease slightly starting July 1. However, it said, intermittent light to moderate showers would continue across the plains and mid-hill districts of the state until July 6. The Weather department said Mandi district, which majorly bore the brunt of monsoon fury, reported almost double the normal rainfall for June.
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July 02, 2025, 09:11 IST
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