Monsoon-related death toll rises to 224 in Himachal Pradesh
SDMA’s cumulative report for June 20 – August 10, the state’s public and private property, agriculture, horticultural and infrastructure losses estimated 1.98,923.75 Lakh RS, he said.
“Continuous rains have caused widespread damage to roads, power supply, water plans, houses and products. He said.
Among the districts, Mandi, 23 -year -old death about rain, then Kangra (25), Chamba (9) and Kullu (10) followed. Accident accident deaths Mandi (21), then Chamba (17) and Shimla (15) were the highest.
The SDMA report shows 896 houses (completely damaged), 36 shops/factory, 619 km pWD road, 926 km of wheat water scheme and significant losses for agriculture and horticulture, and 2.045.05 hectares of crop.
Authorities have called the public to avoid unnecessary travels, especially in vulnerable areas and to follow the recommendations published during heavy rainfall warnings. Due to monsoons, 359 roads, including a national highway, blocked, 132 electrical distribution transformers (DTR) down and 520 water supply schemes in Himachal Pradesh. According to SDMA’s region -wide report, Mandi 212 reported the most road blockage, followed by 91 Kullu and 22 with 22 kangra. Blocked national highway, NH-305, because of a landslide in Jhed (Kanag) in the Kullu region was closed.
In terms of power deductions, the Kullu region reported 50 DTrs Down, Mandi 77 and Kangra 2, while the highest number of water supply scheme failure was Kullu (367 schemes), then Mandi (78 schemes) and Kangra (72 schemes).
SDMA called on the residents to avoid unnecessary travels in vulnerable areas and follow official recommendations during restoration operations.
