Himachal Cloudburst
LM NEWS 24
LM NEWS 24

51 Dead In Himachal As Monsoon Wreaks Havoc

Himachal Cloudburst

At least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing in Himachal Pradesh as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc across the state during the ongoing monsoon season, according to the latest official data.

The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), under the Department of Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh, released a cumulative damage assessment report on July 2, covering the period from June 20 to July 1. The report reveals significant damage to human lives, private properties, livestock, and public infrastructure across the state’s 12 districts.

“A total of 51 deaths have been reported so far due to multiple causes, including flash floods, drowning, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. The number of missing persons currently stands at 22, with Mandi district reporting the highest — 10 deaths and all 34 missing persons — primarily due to flash floods and cloudbursts,” the SEOC said in its report.

The report further stated that 103 people have been injured in monsoon-related incidents. Extensive Damage to Property and Infrastructure

The state has reported damage to 204 houses, of which 22 were fully damaged (both pucca and kaccha structures). Additionally, 84 shops, cow sheds, and labour huts have been affected. The loss to private property is estimated at Rs 88.03 lakh.

Damage to public infrastructure is far more extensive, amounting to a staggering Rs 283.39 crore (Rs 28,339.81 lakh). The worst-hit sectors include, Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) and power sector.

Losses were also reported in health, education, rural and urban development, fisheries, and animal husbandry departments.

“These figures are cumulative and subject to updates as field reports continue to arrive. All district authorities are on high alert and conducting rescue, relief, and restoration operations,” the SEOC spokesperson added.

Among districts, Kangra reported the highest number of deaths (13), followed by Mandi and Chamba (6 each), and Kullu (4 deaths). The districts of Kinnaur, Shimla, and Una reported between 2 to 4 deaths, while Sirmaur and Solan reported fewer casualties.

On July 1 alone, seven new fatalities were recorded — one each in Bilaspur and Mandi, three in Kullu due to a road accident, and two in Chamba, also road accident victims.

The SEOC report also revealed that 84 cattle and other livestock have perished, causing further distress to rural families dependent on agriculture and dairying.

According to the SEOC’s month-wise compilation, June witnessed the highest human toll so far this year, with 132 deaths and 270 injuries. Cattle losses were also significant in June, with 830 animal deaths recorded.

The Himachal Pradesh government has activated all emergency protocols and is operating a 24×7 control room at SEOC. Public helpline 1070 has been issued for reporting emergencies.

As the monsoon progresses, the disaster management authority continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with district administrations to provide timely relief. (ANI)

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. By agreeing you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy.

Privacy Settings saved!
Privacy Settings

When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Control your personal Cookie Services here.

These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. Without these cookies basic services cannot be provided.

Cookie generated by applications based on the PHP language. This is a general purpose identifier used to maintain user session variables. It is normally a random generated number, how it is used can be specific to the site, but a good example is maintaining a logged-in status for a user between pages.
  • PHPSESSID

Used on sites built with Wordpress. Tests whether or not the browser has cookies enabled
  • wordpress_test_cookie

In order to use this website we use the following technically required cookies
  • wordpress_test_cookie
  • wordpress_logged_in_
  • wordpress_sec

Decline all Services
Accept all Services
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x