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Shimla. Monsoon has not stopped in Himachal Pradesh yet. Due to rain and landslides, life is affected in many parts of the state and road connectivity is also disrupted. State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) Report till 10 am on September 10 According to , 63 roads in the state are closed for traffic. Two power distribution transformers and two drinking water schemes have also been affected. The most serious situation remains in Mandi district, where 33 roads are closed. Kullu and Kangra (Kullu and Kangda) are also included in the affected districts. On the other hand, figures from June 30 to September 9 show that 286 people have lost their lives in the state this monsoon and the economic loss has reached more than Rs 1,550 crore.

Most roads disrupted in Mandi

According to district wise data, 33 roads are closed in Mandi. After this, 11 roads in Kullu and 10 in Kangra are blocked for traffic. Three roads each in Sirmaur and Una, two in Shimla and one in Lahaul-Spiti are closed. No roads were closed in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kinnaur and Solan as per morning reports. The Seraj area within Mandi is the worst affected, where 28 roads alone are closed. One road is blocked in Sundernagar, three in Sarkaghat and one in Thalout.

Rain and disaster took the lives of 114 people

According to the cumulative report of the Disaster Management Cell of the Revenue Department from June 30 to September 9, 2026, the disaster incidents during monsoon included 114 people died Has happened. These incidents include landslides, floods, drowning, electrocution, snake bites and falling from a tree or hill. According to the data, 18 people died due to landslides, one due to flash flood, 15 due to drowning, one due to fire, 12 due to snake bite, 10 due to electrocution and 39 due to falling from a tree or steep cliff. 18 deaths due to other causes have been recorded.

172 lives lost in road accidents also

Apart from natural disasters, road accidents also remain a major concern during monsoon. According to the report, during this period 172 people died in road accidents. In this way, including natural disasters and road accidents, the total number of deaths in the state between June 30 and September 9 286 deaths Have been registered. During this period, 513 people were injured, while 1,144 animals also died.

Damage to property worth more than ₹1,550 crore

Due to monsoon, there has been huge loss to life and property as well as public and private property in Himachal Pradesh. According to the government report, till now the total Rs 1,55,032.82 lakhi.e. approximately Rs 1,550.33 crore The loss of property has been assessed. This figure of loss clearly shows the severity of monsoon in the state. Basic facilities like roads, electricity and drinking water have been affected in many areas.

Electricity and drinking water system affected in Shimla

Apart from roads, public utilities have also been affected by the monsoon. Information has come to light that two power distribution transformers (DTR) and two drinking water supply schemes have been affected in Shimla. On the evening of September 9, 64 roads were closed in the state. On the morning of September 10, this number has come down to 63. However, the number of affected DTRs increased from one to two.

Restoration is a big challenge in Mandi, Kullu and Kangra.

Restoring road connectivity amid rains and landslides remains the biggest challenge for the administration. Movement of people is being affected due to closure of a large number of roads, especially in districts like Mandi, Kullu and Kangra. Although there has been slight improvement in the situation in some areas, the still closure of 63 roads shows that the monsoon crisis is not completely over in Himachal. The administration is keeping an eye on the weather and landslide situation in the coming days.