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Himachal monsoon toll hits 101, 82 roads still closed
Himachal Pradesh's monsoon death toll has reached 101 since June 30, the state government said on Wednesday. Kangra recorded 16 deaths, the highest, followed by Lahaul and Spiti and Sirmaur with 14…
Himachal Pradesh's monsoon death toll has reached 101 since June 30, the state government said on Wednesday. Kangra recorded 16 deaths, the highest, followed by Lahaul and Spiti and Sirmaur with 14 each, Chamba and Shimla with 13 each, and Mandi with 10. Fatalities resulted from flash floods, landslides, drowning, snake bites, electrocution and falls from height.
The State Emergency Operations Centre estimated rain-related damage at Rs 1,176 crore. As of Wednesday evening, 82 roads remained closed, with Mandi accounting for the highest number at 37, followed by Kullu with 20. Thirteen water supply schemes and five power transformers were also affected. Between August 1 and 26, the state received 198.1 mm of rainfall against a normal of 227.2 mm, a 13 per cent deficit.
The Shimla Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain at isolated places in the state on September 1.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Himachal's monsoon season typically runs from June to September, with August being the wettest month. The state's mountainous terrain makes it prone to landslides and flash floods during heavy rain, and the damage estimate of Rs 1,176 crore covers only the incidents reported, not the full economic impact including crop loss and tourism disruption. The state disaster response fund, governed by the State Disaster Response Force framework, will cover relief and restoration costs, but the actual burden often exceeds the allocated amount. The next trigger for disaster relief is the yellow warning for September 1: if rainfall exceeds expectations and fresh casualties or damage occur, the state government may need to activate additional contingency funds or seek central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund.
Source: indiatoday.in
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