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Monsoon Havoc: Himachal Pradesh Suffers 153 Deaths, Rs 3,220 Cr Losses
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:15
Monsoon Havoc: Himachal Pradesh Suffers 153 Deaths, Rs 3,220 Cr Losses
- •Monsoon-related incidents claimed 153 lives in Himachal Pradesh between June 30 and September 29, with the state incurring losses estimated at Rs 3,220 crore.
- •The state experienced an 11% rainfall deficit, receiving 652.6 mm against a normal of 733.4 mm during the monsoon season.
- •Causes of death included 19 from landslides and flash floods, 62 from falls, 17 from drowning, 16 from snake bites, 10 from electrocution, and 29 from other reasons.
- •A massive landslide near Rajghati in Solan district obstructed vehicular traffic on National Highway-205, with commuters advised to use alternate routes.
- •As of Wednesday evening, 45 roads were closed, 34 power transformers were disrupted, and four water supply schemes were affected across the state.
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Rain-related incidents claimed 153 lives in Himachal Pradesh from the onset of the monsoon on June 30 till September 29, and the state suffered losses estimated at Rs 3,220 crore.
Vehicular traffic was obstructed on National Highway-205 connecting Kharar in Punjab with Shimla following a massive landslide near Rajghati in the Arki subdivision of Solan district.
Mandi had the highest number of blocked roads at 28, followed by six in Kangra, five in Kullu, two each in Sirmaur and Una, and one each in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts.
