Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Himachal Monsoon Toll Reaches 259 Amid Widespread Damage
Heavy monsoon rain has caused serious problems across Himachal Pradesh.
From June 30 to September 1, 259 people died.
Rain and disasters caused 106 of these deaths, including deaths from landslides and drowning.
Road accidents caused the other 153 deaths.
Damage to homes, infrastructure and other property was estimated at Rs 1,202.64 crore.
A total of 460 houses were completely damaged, and 460 animals died.
Rain also blocked roads and disrupted electricity and water services.
Government departments and field agencies are working to restore these services.
Himachal Pradesh recorded 259 deaths between June 30 and September 1.
Rain- and disaster-related incidents caused 106 deaths, including 18 in landslides and 13 from drowning.
Road accidents accounted for 153 deaths during the 64-day period.
Public and private property damage was estimated at Rs 1,202.64 crore, including more than Rs 914 crore in Public Works Department losses.
Fresh rainfall left 150 roads blocked, disrupted 374 distribution transformer regions and affected 40 water-supply schemes.
- Who
- Residents, property owners and animals in Himachal Pradesh were affected; state departments and field agencies are conducting restoration work.
- What
- Monsoon-related incidents and road accidents resulted in 259 deaths, while damage exceeded Rs 1,200 crore and essential services were disrupted.
- When
- The figures cover June 30 to September 1, a period of 64 days; additional disruption followed rainfall in the preceding 24 hours.
- Where
- Across Himachal Pradesh, including Mandi, Shimla, Kullu, Hamirpur and Lahaul and Spiti.
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rainfall, landslides, drowning incidents and other disasters caused deaths, property damage and infrastructure disruption.
- Reported period
- June 30 to September 1, spanning 64 days
- Total deaths
- 259
- Rain- and disaster-related deaths
- 106, including 18 in landslides and 13 from drowning
- Road-accident deaths
- 153
- Estimated property damage
- Rs 1,202.64 crore
- Infrastructure losses
- More than Rs 914 crore for the Public Works Department and more than Rs 258 crore for the Jal Shakti Vibhag
- Current disruption
- 150 roads blocked, 374 distribution transformer regions out of service and 40 water-supply schemes affected
