Himachal

Shimla (National Times): The monsoon season has left a trail of devastation in Himachal Pradesh, where 312 people have died since June 20, according to the latest figures from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). While 160 deaths were directly linked to weather-triggered tragedies like landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, another 152 fatalities occurred in road mishaps worsened by rain-damaged terrain. The calamity has caused unprecedented financial strain, with total losses estimated at Rs 2.75 lakh crore. The destruction spans across roads, power lines, irrigation projects, private property, farms, and livestock, underlining the severe impact on both infrastructure and livelihoods.…

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of relentless monsoon rains as the death toll has risen to 276 since June 20, the State Disaster Management Authority confirmed. The breakdown reveals 143 fatalities in rain-triggered incidents like landslides, house collapses, and flash floods, while 133 people died in road mishaps. Massive Damage Across the State Within the past 24 hours, the downpour has blocked 366 roads, crippled power supply in 929 locations, and stalled 139 drinking water schemes, according to the HPSDMA bulletin. National Highway-305 in Kullu and NH-154 in Mandi remain shut due to landslides and road…