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Himachal Pradesh is facing severe monsoon devastation with the death toll climbing to 360 this season. Over 1000 roads including three national highways remain blocked due to landslides and flash floods. Power and water supply systems have collapsed across multiple districts with Kullu and Shimla being the worst affected. Restoration teams are working round-the-clock but unstable weather conditions continue to hamper recovery efforts in remote areas.

Key Points: Himachal Monsoon Havoc Death Toll 360 Roads Power Disrupted

  • Death toll reaches 360 with 197 rain-related and 163 road accident fatalities
  • 1001 roads including three national highways remain blocked across state
  • Power supply disrupted in 1992 transformers with Kullu worst affected at 867 DTRs
  • 472 water supply schemes out of service affecting Shimla Mandi Kullu districts
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Monsoon fury in Himachal wreaks havoc; roads, power lines disrupted, death toll climbs to 360

Himachal Pradesh monsoon death toll reaches 360 with 1000+ roads blocked and 2000+ power transformers disrupted. Kullu, Shimla worst hit as rains continue.

"Incessant rain has hampered restoration work in several remote and high-altitude areas - SDMA Report"

Shimla, September 6

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an intense monsoon, with the death toll this season touching 360, including 197 in rain-related incidents and 163 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

In its morning report on Saturday, the SDMA said that 1,001 roads, including three national highways (NH-03, NH-305, and NH-505), remained blocked due to landslides, mudslides, and flash floods. Power supply was disrupted in 1,992 distribution transformers (DTRs), while 472 water supply schemes were out of service across the state.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has triggered fresh road blockages in multiple districts, with Kullu (225), Mandi (205), Shimla (212), and Chamba (166) among the worst affected. Disruption to electricity supply was most severe in Kullu (867 DTRs), Shimla (454), and Mandi (308), while water supply interruptions were highest in Shimla (226 schemes), Mandi (78), and Kullu (63).

The SDMA report noted that incessant rain has hampered restoration work in several remote and high-altitude areas, particularly in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, and upper Shimla. National Highway 505 remains closed between Lossar and Batal in Lahaul-Spiti due to heavy landslides, while key stretches in Kullu and Mandi are seeing recurring blockages.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable zones to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and comply with advisories. Restoration teams from the Public Works Department, Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, and Jal Shakti Department are working round-the-clock to restore connectivity and essential services. However, officials caution that unstable slopes may cause further delays.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why do we face this every monsoon? We need better infrastructure planning and early warning systems. My prayers with all affected families 🙏
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Michael C
Visiting Shimla last month and seeing the beautiful mountains - can't imagine the devastation there now. Hope restoration work speeds up and people get essential services back soon.
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Ananya R
Respect to the restoration teams working round-the-clock in dangerous conditions. They're the real heroes during these disasters. Stay safe everyone!
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Siddharth J
The death toll is alarming. While climate change is a factor, we also need to look at uncontrolled construction in hilly areas that's making landslides worse. Time for stricter regulations.
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Neha E
My family in Mandi is stranded without water supply. Authorities should arrange water tankers immediately. Basic necessities should be priority number one.

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