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Himachal Pradesh: Relentless rainfall and frequent landslides continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, claiming 109 lives so far and bringing the hill state to a standstill. As of July 17, 2025, the fury of nature shows no signs of letting up, with major roads shut, essential services disrupted, and widespread destruction reported across several districts.

According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), 109 people have lost their lives between June 20 and July 16 due to monsoon-related incidents. Of these, 64 deaths were directly linked to rain-triggered events like landslides and flash floods, while the remaining 45 occurred in road accidents caused by the treacherous conditions, Jagran.com reported.

The impact has been severe on the state’s infrastructure as well. Landslides and heavy rainfall have blocked 226 roads, including key national highways such as NH-707 near North. Essential services have also taken a hit, 52 power distribution transformer areas (DTRs) and 137 water supply schemes in districts such as Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, and Sirmaur have been disrupted. Authorities have urged residents to stay vigilant as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.

Data from the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) further revealed the causes behind the rain-related casualties, which include landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, electrocution, snake bites, and falls from steep areas.

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Districts like Mandi and Kangra have borne the brunt of the disaster, with 32 deaths reported collectively. Other affected regions include Hamirpur (8 deaths), Kullu (4), and Chamba (3).

The monsoon havoc hasn’t spared the roads either, leading to fatal accidents that claimed 45 lives across the state. Kullu and Solan districts recorded the highest number of road accident deaths at seven each, followed by Chamba (6), with additional fatalities in Shimla, Kangra, Kinnaur, and Mandi. 

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Beyond the human toll, the SDMA has also highlighted extensive economic losses. Damages to public infrastructure and private property have been pegged at over Rs 883 crore. The calamity has also affected livestock, with 1,228 cattle and 21,500 poultry birds reported dead.