SDMA Himachal report

Shimla, July 13, 2025 — Himachal Pradesh reels under a relentless monsoon onslaught that has so far claimed 98 lives and inflicted property damage exceeding ₹770 crore, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).Between June 20 and July 13, torrential rains triggered deadly landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, leaving 57 people dead in rain-related incidents alone. Fatalities stemmed from landslides (8), flash floods (15), cloudbursts (9), drowning (10), electrocution (4), and various other rain-induced mishaps (10), including falls from rocks and trees.Adding to the grim toll, 41 people have perished in road accidents across the hilly terrain, where treacherous…