Amid intense rainfall causing flash floods in various parts of Himachal Pradesh, the death toll in the state has risen to 75, including 45 rain-related fatalities. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), these fatalities occurred in the period from June 20 to July 4, 2025, which showed large-scale destruction across the hill state.
Among the total deaths, 30 people died from road accidents, electrocution, and a gas explosion.
A total of 288 people have been injured, and extensive damage to public infrastructure and private property has pushed the estimated losses to ₹541.09 crore, the SEOC said.
Additionally, thousands of hectares of horticultural and agricultural land have been damaged, although a full assessment is still underway.
Meanwhile, the state government announced ex-gratia payments for the deceased, while the state government continues relief efforts in affected districts.
Source: Mint
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