Himachal rains: 453 roads blocked across state, total loss touches Rs 1,700 crore
Till now, 192 persons have lost their lives in landslides, cloudbursts, flashfloods and 301 are injured. The total loss caused by flashfloods and torrential rain in the state has touched Rs 1,753.63 crore.
As per the state emergency operation centre, as on Tuesday morning, 449 roads and four national highways were blocked across the state. Of these, 318 roads and three national highways are in Mandi district, 67 roads and one national highways in Kullu district, 23 roads in Kangra district, 22 roads in Sirmour district, ten roads in Una district, four each in Bilaspur and Chamba districts and one in Shimla. Additionally, 753 electricity transformers have been damaged and 276 water supply schemes disrupted.
The Public Works Department suffered a loss of Rs 880 crore, followed by the Jal Shakti Department at Rs 618 crore, horticulture sector Rs 27.43 crore and the agriculture sector Rs 11.45 crore.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
24 minutes ago
- News18
Himachal: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu condoles loss of three lives in car accident
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 7 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the death of three persons in a car accident in the Chirgaon area of Shimla district on Wednesday. One person has sustained injuries in the accident, a release Chief Minister directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the next of kin of the deceased and wished speedy recovery to the prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable Sukhu termed the incident extremely 'sad" and 'painful". 'The news of the death of three youths and injury to one person due to a car falling into a river in Rohru, Shimla is extremely sad and extremely painful. I pray to God to grant peace to the souls of the departed and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this unbearable loss," the Chief Minister's Office said in hindi on social media Himachal Pradesh has reported a total of 199 deaths and a cumulative loss of over Rs 1905.5 crore during the monsoon season from June 20 to August 6 this year, according to a report by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said that the death toll from June 20 to August 6, 2025, has reached 199, with 108 fatalities caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and electrocutions. An additional 91 people have died in road accidents during the same scale of infrastructural disruption is also the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain till August 12, and the administration remains on high per the latest Public Utility Status Report (5 PM, August 6) by the State Emergency Operation Centre, 533 roads are blocked across the state, including National Highways NH-3, NH-5, NH-21, and 635 power transformers (DTRs) are non-functional, and 266 water supply schemes have been disrupted, severely impacting public like Mandi, Kullu, and Kangra are among the worst hit, with Mandi alone recording the highest number of rain-related deaths (23) and massive infrastructure damage. Rescue and restoration operations continue amid difficult terrain and ongoing SDMA has also reported 304 injuries due to disaster-related incidents and confirmed 36 people still estimated cumulative loss to public and private property stands at a staggering Rs 1,90,550.45 lakh (Rs 1905.5 crore), affecting roads, houses, agriculture, horticulture, power, and water citizens have been advised to avoid travel through vulnerable areas and stay updated through official Himachal State Disaster Management Authority continues to reel under the impact of an unrelenting monsoon, with extensive damage to life and infrastructure. (ANI)
News18
12 hours ago
- News18
Yellow Alert In Himachal As Rain Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand
Last Updated: Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rain this week, with IMD issuing a yellow alert. Since June 20, the state has incurred Rs 1,852 crore in losses, with 108 deaths. Himachal Weather Update: Himachal Pradesh, which has been battered heavily by rain this monsoon, is likely to experience heavy to very heavy showers this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts of 'Devbhoomi", amid loss of lives in neighbouring Uttarakhand in the incidents of landslides and cloudbursts. Himachal Weather Forecast August 6 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur districts. August 7 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Shimla & Sirmaur districts. (Yellow Alert) August 8 Yellow Alert: Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Mandi, Shimla, Solan & Sirmaur districts. Himachal Monsoon Mayhem Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, Himachal Pradesh has incurred losses totalling Rs 1,852 crore. Around 108 people have died in rain-related incidents, while 36 are missing. Additionally, 1,491 power distribution transformers and 265 water supply schemes have been affected, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said. It said 1,738 houses have been fully or partially damaged in the state, which has witnessed 55 flash floods, 28 cloudbursts and 48 major landslides so far. Meanwhile, heavy rain led to the closure of 617 roads, including four national highways, and educational institutions in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said. The SEOC said 617 roads, including four national highways, were cut off on Wednesday. Of these, 377 are in Mandi district, which was recently battered by cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods; and 90 are in Kullu district. Kinnaur Kailash Yatra Suspended The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra was suspended as the rain on Tuesday night left behind a trail of destruction along the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra route. Kinnaur Kailash, considered to be the winter residence of Lord Shiva, is located at an altitude of 19,850 feet. The yatra began on July 15 and was to continue till August 30. Schools Closed, Some Move To Online Mode Educational institutions, including schools, colleges and anganwadis, were closed in Sunni, Kumarsein, Chopal, Dodra Kwar, Jubbal, Theog and Rampur subdivisions of Shimla district, Karsog and Sundernagar in Mandi district, Nirmand in Kullu district, and some subdivisions in Solan district. Several schools in Shimla city announced holidays or switched to online classes. 4 Killed In Uttarakhand At least four people have been confirmed dead in the disaster that struck Dharali, an ecologically fragile region in Uttarakhand, following the cloudburst on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said nearly half of Dharali was buried under a massive mudslide of slush, debris, and water. The village is a key stop on the route to Gangotri, the origin of the Ganga, and hosts several hotels and homestays. Over 100 people have been rescued so far, while nearly two dozen are still missing. (With PTI inputs) tags : Himachal Pradesh IMD IMD weather forecast rain view comments Location : Shimla, India, India First Published: August 06, 2025, 17:29 IST News india Yellow Alert In Himachal As Rain Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand | Check IMD's 3-Day Forecast Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
13 hours ago
- NDTV
Multiple Landslides Block Mandi-Manali Route, Tourists Spend Night On Highway
Over five landslides between Mandi and Manali in Himachal Pradesh have blocked the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway. People travelling to Kullu and Manali have been stranded for over 12 hours now and have had to spend the night in their vehicles. The local administration is working towards opening a single lane for lighter vehicles till roads are cleared. A man from Uttar Pradesh, headed to Manali for a vacation, has been stuck since 4 am. "We are waiting. Depending on the situation, we will decide if we want to move ahead or take a u-turn as nothing is bigger than life," he said, speaking to NDTV. A businessman from Ambala started his journey to Kullu last evening, but his truck was stopped around 7:30 pm owing to a road blockage. The man, who regularly visits Kullu for work, says he has no option but to wait. "It is only since the start of monsoon, that is June 20, we have been facing issues in commuting. But we have to go for business," he said. "The road is likely to clear by 3 pm. Let us see," added another businessman. People travelling from Mandi to Manali and vice versa have been stuck at the two ends of the highway due to multiple landslides en route. The work is on to clear the road and restore traffic movement, but it could take a day. Meanwhile, traffic police have been deployed to restrict vehicles from moving towards Manali. 413 Pilgrims Rescued Via Zipline, Cloudbursts Wash Away Bridge In Himachal Over 400 pilgrims have been rescued from the Kinnaur Kailash trek in Himachal Pradesh after two makeshift bridges on the trek route were washed away, leaving several tourists stranded. Incidents of cloudbursts and heavy rains were reported in Kinnaur, with a bridge over the Tangling drain being washed away on Wednesday morning. The rescue operations were led by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) along with the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF). Himachal Pradesh Rain Fury: 194 Deaths Reported This Monsoon Season Himachal Pradesh has reported 194 deaths and a cumulative loss of over Rs 1.85 lakh during the monsoon season - from June 20 to August 5 - this year, according to a report by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts have resulted in loss of public and private infrastructure. The total loss to private property is estimated at Rs 97,129.91 lakh, while public property damage is at Rs 63,341.15 lakh. Apart from this, 446 roads and three national highways - NH-305, NH-003, and NH-05 - are blocked, 360 Distribution Transformers (DTRs) have stopped working, and 257 water supply schemes are disrupted.
