SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh – The relentless monsoon has plunged Himachal Pradesh into a critical situation, causing extensive damage, disrupted road access, power outages, and a strain on vital services across numerous districts. As reported by the Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the overall consequences have resulted in 432 blocked roads, 534 non-functional power distribution transformers, and 197 severely affected water supply systems as of July 22, 2025.
The total number of fatalities has sadly reached 135. Among these, 76 deaths are directly linked to rain-induced events such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and electrocution. Additionally, 59 fatalities have occurred in road incidents worsened by hazardous conditions, according to the SDMA’s Cumulative Loss Report.
Lot of casualties have been recorded in different districts such as Mandi (17 deaths), Kangra (16), Kullu (8), and Chamba (7), due to natural disasters. Flash floods in Kangra, cloudbursts in Mandi, and landslides in Shimla and Solan have resulted in not only loss of life but also significant destruction of infrastructure. Homes have been completely destroyed, bridges and roads have collapsed, cattle shelters have been wrecked, and agricultural fields have suffered extensive damage, displacing thousands of people.
The financial impact across the state is estimated to be an astonishing ₹1,24,734.67 lakh. More than 540 homes have been completely destroyed, exacerbating the widespread displacement. Himachal Pradesh has documented around 25 landslides, more than 30 flash floods, and 23 cloudbursts in just under five weeks, highlighting the severity of these extreme weather situations.
In addition to Human life losses, the disaster has also resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 animals and 21,200 poultry birds, as well as intensifying the hardship faced by rural region communities. Damage to public infrastructure affects various sectors, including the Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV), power supply, education, livestock management, and rural development, significantly disrupting daily life and hindering recovery efforts.
Authorities are conducting extensive rescue and relief operations with assistance from the NDRF, SDRF, and different local teams. Several relief camps have been set up to provide shelter and support to displaced individuals, as well as compensation payments are being processed for the families of the deceased and affected people.
The SDMA has urged the community to stay alert, strictly avoid areas prone to landslides, and follow weather advisories, as restoring roads, bridges, and essential services remains a top priority for the government amid the ongoing monsoon challenges.