Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): The monsoon season has continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, claiming 105 lives between June 20 and July 14, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Of the fatalities, 61 were directly caused by rain-related calamities, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, fire incidents, and electrocution, as per the cumulative report released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) under the Department of Revenue. Another 44 deaths occurred in road accidents, which have surged due to slippery terrain, poor visibility, and rain-damaged roads.
The worst-hit district remains Mandi, accounting for 17 rain-related deaths, followed by Kangra with 14 and Hamirpur with 7. Other fatalities were reported in Kullu, Bilaspur, Una, Shimla, Chamba, and Kinnaur districts.
Officials also confirmed that more than 184 people have been injured, while damages to public and private property have exceeded ₹784.6 crore across sectors including roads, agriculture, power, education, animal husbandry, and rural infrastructure.
The SDMA reported 31 flash floods, 22 cloudbursts, and 18 major landslides during this period. Rescue teams have been deployed, and restoration efforts are ongoing to clear blocked roads and support flood-hit regions.
The Himachal Pradesh government has urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and to remain alert to official weather warnings. Relief and ex-gratia payments are being distributed to affected families.
Earlier, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh announced interim relief of ₹2 crore for severely affected assembly constituencies and ₹50 lakh for others to support emergency infrastructure repairs. He also appealed to the central government for increased support, stressing that the crisis demands collective, nonpartisan action.
“This is not the time for political rhetoric. We must rise above party lines and ensure relief reaches every affected citizen,” Singh said.
The SDMA has advised residents to avoid high-risk zones, especially near hillsides and rivers, as rainfall is expected to continue. Monitoring, early warning systems, and rapid response teams remain active across the state.
(ANI)
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