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The relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 132 lives, with 432 roads blocked and critical infrastructure severely damaged. Mandi remains the worst-hit district, reporting the highest fatalities and road closures. Emergency teams are working round-the-clock to restore power, water, and transport links amid ongoing landslides. Officials warn residents to avoid travel as economic losses surpass ₹1,246 crore.

Key Points: Himachal Monsoon Death Toll Hits 132 With 432 Roads Blocked

  • Death toll rises to 132 with 74 rain-related fatalities
  • 432 roads blocked, disrupting transport and supply chains
  • Mandi worst-hit with 260 roads and 16 deaths
  • Economic losses exceed ₹1,246 crore across infrastructure
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Himachal Pradesh: Monsoon death toll rises to 132, with 432 roads blocked, power, water disrupted

Himachal Pradesh faces severe monsoon havoc with 132 deaths, 432 roads blocked, and critical infrastructure damage. Authorities scramble for relief.

"Due to the rain, a landslide occurred last night... two people tragically died in the incident. – Ashwani, Patwari"

Shimla, July 22

The death toll amid the relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 132 with 74 deaths directly attributed to rain-related incidents and 58 caused by road accidents, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

According to the report by SEOC, the rainfall has caused widespread disruption across the state, blocking 432 roads, disabling 534 power distribution transformers (DTRs), and affecting 197 water supply schemes.

The SEOC report paints a grim picture of mounting infrastructural distress. District Mandi remained the worst-hit with 260 roads blocked, while Kullu reported the highest number of disrupted DTRs at 123. Water supply disruptions were spread across several regions, with Kullu (44) and Chamba (57) being among the most affected.

National Highways have also taken a hit, with NH-02, NH-21, and NH-154 affected by landslides and road collapses.

Authorities continue to be on high alert, and emergency services are deployed for rapid clearance and restoration operations in the worst-affected areas.

Among the worst-hit districts are Mandi, which reported the highest number of rain-related deaths (16), followed by Kullu (8), and Kangra (16). Road conditions have deteriorated statewide, with major National Highways like NH-02, NH-21 (Mandi-Kullu road), and NH-154 (Mandi-Pathankot road) affected.

Damage assessment reports also reveal massive economic losses, with total damages across public infrastructure and private property estimated at over ₹1,24,690 lakh (₹1,246.9 crore), including agriculture, horticulture, health, education, and housing sectors.

Authorities are maintaining round-the-clock emergency response through the SEOC and are urging residents to avoid travel in vulnerable areas. Restoration work is ongoing amid difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions.

Meanwhile, on Monday, two people lost their lives in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, after a boulder hit a house amid heavy rain.

Ashwani, who is a Patwari, told ANI, "Due to the rain, a landslide occurred last night. As a result, a boulder fell on a house, and two people tragically died in the incident. Their bodies were recovered from the debris with the help of the police and taken to Chamba Hospital. The government also provided immediate relief to the victims. Currently, we are further assessing the danger in the area and preparing a report on the losses."

The bodies of the deceased were taken to the hospital. The danger is being assessed the and the report of loss is being prepared by the officials.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Just returned from Shimla last week before the worst hit. The mountains looked so fragile even then. Climate change is making these disasters worse each year. We need better disaster preparedness and early warning systems!
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Siddharth J
₹1246 crore loss is staggering! While relief is important, we must question why so much construction happens in ecologically sensitive zones. Nature is giving us warnings we can't ignore anymore.
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Kavya N
My cousin works with disaster response teams in Mandi. They're working 24/7 in dangerous conditions with minimal equipment. Salute to these unsung heroes! 🙏 The government should provide them better resources.
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Vikram M
This shows our infrastructure planning is flawed. We build roads and hotels everywhere without proper geological studies. Tourists please avoid traveling there now - let the locals recover first.
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Priya S
The water supply disruptions worry me most - in pandemic times, how will people maintain hygiene? Government should prioritize water tankers to affected villages immediately.
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Michael C
As someone who loves trekking in Himachal, this is devastating. The locals are so hospitable - I hope international aid organizations can help alongside government efforts. The scale is overwhelming.

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