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Monsoon Death Toll Hits 250 in Himachal Pradesh, Roads and Power Disrupted
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:03 PM
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The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 250 lives, with widespread damage to roads and electricity supply.
The ongoing monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has pushed the death toll to 250, as heavy rains and landslides continue to claim lives across the hilly state. Local authorities have confirmed that the fatalities are linked to flooding, road collapses and sudden landslides triggered by the relentless downpour.
Transportation networks have been severely affected, with several major highways and rural roads rendered impassable due to landslides and waterlogging. Rescue teams are working to clear debris and restore connectivity, but many villages remain isolated.
Power infrastructure has also suffered, as swollen rivers and fallen trees have damaged transmission lines, leaving thousands without electricity. Utility companies are deploying repair crews and temporary generators to restore supply, while officials monitor the situation closely for further weather-related hazards.
Transportation networks have been severely affected, with several major highways and rural roads rendered impassable due to landslides and waterlogging. Rescue teams are working to clear debris and restore connectivity, but many villages remain isolated.
Power infrastructure has also suffered, as swollen rivers and fallen trees have damaged transmission lines, leaving thousands without electricity. Utility companies are deploying repair crews and temporary generators to restore supply, while officials monitor the situation closely for further weather-related hazards.