Almost three months after monsoon hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall picked up pace again, blocking twenty-four roads in five districts of the state.
According to the data by the State Disaster Management Authority, “16 roads remain blocked in Lahaul-Spiti district, 4 in Shimla, 2 in Kullu and 1 each in Kangra and Kinnaur districts.”
As per data from the State Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, “Since the onset of monsoon fury in the state, 468 people have died, 487 injured and 40 are missing.”
“2,647 houses have been completely damaged, 1,129 houses damaged partially, 320 shops damaged and 5,977 cowsheds damaged,” it said.
