Himachal’s Monsoon Fury: Rs 3,526 Crore Loss, Death Toll Crosses 350
The fury of the monsoon has left Himachal Pradesh reeling, with the state government estimating losses exceeding Rs 3,526 crore. The devastating rains have claimed 341 lives, with eleven more fatalities reported in the last 24 hours.
The scale of the disaster is staggering. Authorities recorded 122 landslides, 95 flash floods, and 45 cloudbursts across the state. Rescue and relief operations are underway across affected areas.
Heavy machinery is being airlifted to hard-hit districts like Kullu to expedite restoration efforts. The focus remains on clearing debris, restoring infrastructure, and providing aid to the affected population.
This unprecedented devastation highlights the urgent need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies in the face of increasingly erratic weather patterns. The scale of the financial losses and human suffering underscores the vulnerability of the Himalayan region and the need for long-term infrastructural improvements. The state government faces a monumental task in rebuilding lives and livelihoods.
