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Monsoon Fury: 152 Lives Lost, ₹3,220 Crore Losses in Himachal Pradesh
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News18•30-09-2026, 14:15
Monsoon Fury: 152 Lives Lost, ₹3,220 Crore Losses in Himachal Pradesh
- •Rain-related incidents claimed 152 lives in Himachal Pradesh between June 30 and September 29.
- •The state suffered estimated losses of ₹3,220 crore during the monsoon season.
- •19 deaths were attributed to landslides and flash floods; no cloudburst fatalities reported.
- •Other causes of death included falls (62), drowning (17), snake bites (16), and electrocution (10).
- •As of Wednesday morning, 46 roads were closed and 127 power transformers were disrupted across the state, with Mandi most affected.
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Rain-related incidents claimed 152 lives in Himachal Pradesh from the onset of the monsoon on June 30 till September 29, 2026, according to officials.
The state suffered losses estimated at Rs 3,220 crore during the monsoon season from June 1 to September 29, 2026.
The Himalayan state received 652.6 mm of rainfall against the normal 733.4 mm during the monsoon season up to September 29, 2026, marking an 11 percent deficit.
