Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Central Teams Deployed to Assess Rain Damage in Himachal Pradesh
Heavy rains caused a lot of damage in Himachal Pradesh, India.
The government is helping by sending teams to check the damage and providing money for repairs.
The Home Minister quickly sent help, including rescue teams and money.
Since the monsoon started, many people have died or gone missing due to the rain.
A special team is also looking into why these kinds of disasters are happening more often.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah dispatched Central teams to assess damage in Himachal Pradesh within 20 days of recent rain-related incidents.
The Central government has released Rs 2,006 crore for restoration and rehabilitation works in the state.
An initial installment of Rs 198.80 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund was released on June 18, 2025, followed by Rs 451.44 crore on July 7.
77 people have died and 34 are missing in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh since the monsoon began on June 20.
A multi-sectoral team will study the increasing frequency of natural calamities in the state.
- Who
- The Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Central Government, and local authorities.
- What
- The Central government is providing aid and assessing damage in Himachal Pradesh after recent rain-related incidents.
- When
- Since the monsoon began on June 20 and as of July 23
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To provide relief and assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall and related incidents.
- Deaths
- 77
- Missing
- 34
- Total Losses
- Rs 1,382 crore
- Relief Funds Released
- Rs 2,006 crore
- First SDRF Installment
- Rs 198.80 crore (June 18, 2025)
- Second SDRF Installment
- Rs 451.44 crore (July 7)