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Monsoon Floods in Himachal Pradesh Raise Death Toll to 256, Damage Over Rs 1,202 Crore
✍️ Editorji
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 01:21 AM
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The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 256 lives and caused losses exceeding Rs 1,202 crore, officials said.
Heavy monsoon rains across Himachal Pradesh have resulted in a death toll that has risen to 256, according to state officials. The floods and landslides have inflicted economic losses estimated at more than Rs 1,202 crore, affecting homes, roads and agricultural lands.
Rescue teams from the state disaster management force, the army and local volunteers continue to evacuate stranded residents and provide emergency relief. Several villages remain cut off due to washed‑out bridges and landslide‑blocked roads, hampering the delivery of aid.
The state government has launched a comprehensive damage‑assessment survey and pledged additional funds for reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. Authorities warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the situation and urged people to stay alert and follow safety advisories.
Rescue teams from the state disaster management force, the army and local volunteers continue to evacuate stranded residents and provide emergency relief. Several villages remain cut off due to washed‑out bridges and landslide‑blocked roads, hampering the delivery of aid.
The state government has launched a comprehensive damage‑assessment survey and pledged additional funds for reconstruction of damaged infrastructure. Authorities warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the situation and urged people to stay alert and follow safety advisories.