The full demise toll within the state throughout the 2025 monsoon season (from June 20 to July 28) has reached 164. Of those, 90 deaths are attributed to rain-related causes equivalent to landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, and electrocution, whereas 74 individuals have misplaced their lives in highway accidents, in accordance with official knowledge.
District-wise, Mandi has recorded the best variety of fatalities (32), adopted by Kangra (24) and Chamba (17). The devastation contains not solely human casualties but additionally important injury to properties, livestock, and public property, with over Rs 1,52,311 lakh in financial losses reported up to now.
The SDMA continues to observe the scenario round the clock and urges the general public to stay vigilant, keep away from non-essential journey, and cling to advisories issued by native authorities.
“Since June 20, the state has witnessed 42 flash floods, 25 cloudbursts, and 32 landslides, leading to widespread injury to roads, homes, and infrastructure. Mandi district has reported the best variety of rain-related casualties, with 18 deaths, adopted by Kangra (17 deaths), Kullu (10 deaths), and Chamba (eight deaths),” as per the assertion.
Over 251 homes have been absolutely broken, whereas 1,165 homes suffered partial injury as a result of rain and floods. Agricultural and horticultural crops have additionally suffered important losses. Authorities have stepped up highway clearance operations, deployed catastrophe response groups, and issued warnings in susceptible areas, however intermittent heavy rains proceed to hamper reduction efforts.
