Overview

• HPSDMA reports 280 deaths since June 20, including 145 from rain-related disasters and 135 in road accidents.
• Rain-linked fatalities span landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, fires, lightning, and falls, with Kangra recording the highest rain-related toll.
• At least 366 roads are blocked, power is out in 929 areas, and 139 water schemes are disrupted, with NH-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi shut by landslides.
• Dharamshala Skyway operations are suspended after ground sliding was detected near pillar number six, the local SDM said.
• Estimated losses exceed ₹2,28,126.72 lakh across sectors, and authorities say ongoing rain is hampering restoration while urging residents to avoid non-essential travel.