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Himachal Reels: Rs 910 Cr Damage, 70 Dead as Rains Batter State
12 Aug
Summary
- Public property damage in Himachal Pradesh exceeds Rs 910 crore.
- Seventy people died in direct disaster-related incidents over 43 days.
- Two hundred and four roads remain closed, impacting essential supplies.
Heavy rainfall, landslides, and cloudbursts have inflicted significant damage across Himachal Pradesh over a 43-day period, from June 30 to August 11. The cumulative loss to public property has climbed to approximately Rs 910.35 crore, with the Public Works Department reporting the highest damages.
Infrastructure, including roads and power supply, has been severely impacted. As many as 204 roads are currently blocked, hindering movement and essential supplies. The state's electricity and water supply networks have also suffered, with numerous Distribution Transformer Regions and water schemes affected.
Direct disaster-related deaths between June 30 and August 11 total 70, with Lahaul and Spiti recording the highest number of fatalities. An additional 93 deaths occurred due to road accidents during the same monsoon period. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but the threat of fresh rainfall and landslides continues to pose challenges.
