Monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 298 dead, roads blocked, infrastructure crippled, one-week alert issued

As relentless monsoon rains continue to pummel Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has reported a total of 298 deaths since the onset of the monsoon on June 20. Of these, 152 fatalities were directly caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 146 deaths occurred due to road accidents, many of which are believed to be linked to slippery roads and poor visibility caused by continuous downpours.

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