Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Himachal Monsoon Havoc Leaves 261 Dead, ₹1,202 Crore Losses
Heavy monsoon weather has caused major damage in Himachal Pradesh.
The disaster has killed 261 people over two months.
It has also blocked 150 roads.
Officials estimate the total damage at more than Rs 1,202 crore.
Seventy-six houses were completely destroyed.
Another 142 houses were partly damaged.
Damage also affected 321 shops and cow sheds.
Infrastructure and private property were damaged as well.
Monsoon-related damage in Himachal Pradesh has killed 261 people over two months.
A total of 150 roads remain blocked, according to State Emergency Operation Centre data.
Estimated losses have reached Rs 1,20,296 lakh, or more than Rs 1,202 crore.
Seventy-six houses were completely destroyed and 142 were partially damaged.
Damage was also reported to 321 shops and cow sheds, along with infrastructure and private property.
- Who
- People, property owners, businesses and livestock owners in Himachal Pradesh were affected.
- What
- Monsoon-related damage caused 261 deaths, blocked 150 roads and produced losses exceeding Rs 1,202 crore.
- When
- Over a two-month period.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- The damage was caused by monsoon conditions.
- Deaths
- 261 people
- Blocked roads
- 150
- Estimated losses
- Rs 1,20,296 lakh, or more than Rs 1,202 crore
- Completely destroyed houses
- 76
- Partially damaged houses
- 142
- Affected shops and cow sheds
- 321
- Reporting period
- Two months