Shimla: Nature’s fury continues in Himachal Pradesh, leading to more devastation and loss of lives.
As many as 51 people have died and 22 others are missing at the last count, as torrential rain, flash floods and landslides wreak havoc across the Himalayan state.
The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), under Himachal government’s Revenue department, on Wednesday released a cumulative damage assessment report, covering the period from June 20 to July 1.
“A total of 51 deaths have been reported so far due to multiple causes, including flash floods, drowning, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. The number of missing persons currently stands at 22, with Mandi district reporting the highest — 10 deaths and all 34 missing persons — primarily due to flash floods and cloudbursts,” SEOC stated.
The report further said that 103 people have been injured in monsoon-related incidents.
Pictures and videos of the devastation from different parts of Himachal have been shared on social media.
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain and flash floods in Mandi district have left one person dead, seven missing, and caused widespread destruction. pic.twitter.com/wgTP4VK77g
— The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) July 1, 2025
Visuals from #Karsog region in #Mandi show the damage caused by sudden flash floods after heavy rain last night ! pic.twitter.com/jxbuol95DB
— ALL ABOUT HIMACHAL (@AllabtHIMACHAL) July 1, 2025
🌧️#HimachalPradesh में लगातार हो रही मानसूनी बारिश से जनजीवन बुरी तरह प्रभावित है।
🌧️राज्य के मंडी जिले में कल सबसे अधिक 223 मिलीमीटर वर्षा दर्ज की गई।
🌧️वर्षाजनित घटनाओं में अब तक 48 लोगों की मृत्यु हो चुकी है, जबकि कई लापता बताए जा रहे हैं।#himachalfloods pic.twitter.com/9Trs35Rr4i
— आकाशवाणी समाचार (@AIRNewsHindi) July 1, 2025
#WATCH | Mandi, Himachal Pradesh | IAF Chopper deployed to deliver food and medicine to flood-affected villages in Seraj Valley pic.twitter.com/3kSBwNbneT
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2025
There have been reports of damage to 204 houses, of which 22 have been fully damaged (pucca and kaccha structures). Also, 84 shops, cow sheds and labour huts have been affected.
Loss to private property is estimated at Rs 88.03 lakh as of now, while damage to public infrastructure amounts to a staggering Rs 283.39 crore.
The worst-hit sectors are Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) and power sector.
Of the 12 districts in the state, Kangra reported the highest number of deaths (13), followed by Mandi and Chamba (6 each), and Kullu (4).
