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Monsoon floods in Himachal Pradesh kill 224, block 149 roads in 55 days
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused 224 fatalities and rendered 149 roads impassable over the past 55 days.
The state of Himachal Pradesh has been battered by relentless monsoon rains for the past 55 days, resulting in a death toll of 224 people. The flooding and landslides triggered by the downpours have devastated remote villages and low‑lying towns across the hilly region.
Transport networks have been severely disrupted, with authorities confirming that 149 roads – including several key mountain passes – are currently blocked or damaged. The closures have isolated communities, hampered the delivery of essential supplies, and forced rescue teams to rely on helicopters and foot patrols.
State officials have launched emergency response operations, deploying the National Disaster Response Force, army units, and local police to conduct evacuations and provide medical aid. Relief camps have been set up in district headquarters, and the government has appealed for additional resources to restore connectivity and prevent further loss of life as the monsoon continues.
Transport networks have been severely disrupted, with authorities confirming that 149 roads – including several key mountain passes – are currently blocked or damaged. The closures have isolated communities, hampered the delivery of essential supplies, and forced rescue teams to rely on helicopters and foot patrols.
State officials have launched emergency response operations, deploying the National Disaster Response Force, army units, and local police to conduct evacuations and provide medical aid. Relief camps have been set up in district headquarters, and the government has appealed for additional resources to restore connectivity and prevent further loss of life as the monsoon continues.