Mandi district was the worst hit, accounting for 17 rain -related deaths, followed by Kangra 11.
The SDMA report, covering the period from June 20 to July 7, also recorded 28 deaths under “other causes” including electrocution, snake bites, and falling from steep area.
Quoting from the report, an SDMA official said, “According to the cumulative data compiled till July 7, the state has recorded 80 deaths, 52 from rain-inspired incidents, 28 from road accidents.”
Rain -related deaths included 14 due to cloudbursts, 8 in flash floods, 1 from landslides, and other electrocution, drowning and falls caused by weather events.
In addition, the state has seen 128 people injured, 320 houses have been completely damaged, and 38 partially damaged, 10,254 livestock and chicken killed and public infrastructure of Rs 69,265.60 lakh, SDMA confirmed 23 Flash Flads and 19 Cloudburst events, which is the monsoon. Crops, roads, bridges and power infrastructure were reported, especially in Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Shimla. Relief camps have been set up, and rescue operations continue with the help of NDRF and SDRF teams.
The SDMA has urged the public to be vigilant and to avoid weak areas near rivers, steep slopes and under-construction sites. The government continues to monitor the situation and is providing assistance to the affected families.
