SHIMLA, The cumulative death toll from Himachal Pradesh’s ongoing monsoon havoc has climbed to 276, the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) reported. Of these, 143 deaths were caused by landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 133 fatalities resulted from road accidents since June 20.

In the last 24 hours alone, heavy rains disrupted life across the state — 366 roads were blocked, power supply snapped in 929 areas, and 139 water schemes damaged.Kullu bore the brunt with 125 roads closed, 281 transformers down, and 56 water supplies hit, while Mandi faced 174 road blockages, 98 transformers damaged, and 60 water schemes affected. Several areas, including Lug Valley, Manikaran, Sainj, Jibhi, Mandi-Jogindernagar, and Kinnaur’s Thangi-Charang, remain cut off.

Restoration efforts are ongoing but hampered by continuous rainfall and fresh landslides. Authorities have advised against travel on vulnerable routes as the monsoon remains active.