The monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 259, with damage to public and private property crossing Rs 1,200 crore in the 64 days since
June 30, according to data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC). Of the 259 deaths recorded till September 1, 106 were linked to rain- and disaster-related incidents. These included 18 fatalities in landslides and 13 due to drowning. Lahaul and Spiti, the high-altitude tribal district, reported 15 deaths in monsoon-related disasters. Road accidents accounted for the remaining 153 deaths during the period. Over 150 roads remain blocked across the state with Mandi reporting the highest number of closures at 78, followed by Shimla with 30. Power supply has also been affected, with 374 distribution transformer regions (DTRs) currently out of service. Mandi has reported 128 affected DTRs, followed by Shimla with 84 and Kullu with 81.
1,200 crore damage to property
The cumulative damage to public and private property has been pegged at Rs 1,202.64 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) bore the biggest hit, with losses exceeding Rs 914 crore, while the Jal Shakti Vibhag reported damage of more than Rs 258 crore.
The disaster has also resulted in 460 houses being completely damaged and the deaths of 460 animals, the SEOC data showed.
Fresh rainfall over the past 24 hours has further disrupted road connectivity and essential services across Himachal Pradesh. As many as 150 roads remain blocked across the state.
The water supply network has also suffered disruption, with 40 water supply schemes currently affected. Hamirpur accounts for 23 disrupted schemes, while Shimla has reported 17.
State government departments and field agencies have launched restoration operations in the affected districts to reopen roads and restore power and water supply services.
The latest figures underline the continuing impact of the 2026 monsoon on Himachal Pradesh, with rainfall-related disasters and road accidents together accounting for 259 deaths in just over two months.
(With agency inputs)
