The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh continues to batter infrastructure amid intense spells of rain and landslides. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) stated that 819 roads, including three national highways, 1,236 electricity transformers and 424 water supply schemes have been severely disrupted across the state, reported ANI. 

The cumulative death toll in the state since June 20 has reached 320, of which 166 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, while 154 deaths occurred in road accidents, the SDMA said.

News agency ANI further reported that Himachal Pradesh`s road network has been severely impacted, with major blockages reported on NH-03, NH-05, and NH-305. Moreover, hundreds of rural link roads were cut off due to landslides and debris flows. Districts such as Chamba (253 roads), Mandi (206), Kullu (175), and Kangra (61) are among the worst affected.