Overview

• Officials report a cumulative 310 deaths since June 20 as heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh.
• State data show 582 roads blocked, including two national highways, with 1,155 power transformers down and 346 water schemes out of service.
• The overflowing Beas River caused severe damage in Manali, and thousands of pilgrims remain stranded in Chamba after recent rains.
• Dia Mirza said she initially withheld posting her family trip video, then used it to urge eco-friendly behavior in fragile Himalayan landscapes.
• Her appeal encourages avoiding single-use plastics, choosing green stays, supporting local communities, and aiding groups like Healing Himalayas led by Pradeep Sangwan.