Monsoon Mayhem in Himachal Pradesh: A Pattern of Devastation? The relentless monsoon rains have been battering Himachal Pradesh for 43 days, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 70 lives.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 204 roads remain blocked, disrupting life across the hill state.
Public property damage is estimated at over Rs 910 crore, with the Public Works Department suffering losses of Rs 686. 36 crore and the power sector facing damages of around Rs 203. 90 crore.