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Persistent monsoon rainfall has claimed six lives and disrupted transport and power infrastructure across Himachal Pradesh, with 35 roads blocked and 127 electricity distribution transformers rendered inoperative. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), the damage has affected multiple districts, particularly Kullu, Solan and Chamba, while estimated losses to public and private property have reached INR 44.40 lakh. Restoration teams have been deployed to clear roads, restore electricity supply and maintain essential services as intermittent rainfall continues. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to remain on high alert amid concerns over landslides, road connectivity and infrastructure resilience.
Persistent monsoon rainfall has caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, leaving six people dead, blocking 35 roads and damaging electricity infrastructure in several districts. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) reported that restoration work is underway as district administrations and utility agencies respond to continued rainfall and associated damage across the state.
According to the SEOC, four of the six fatalities were directly linked to rain-related disasters. Kangra district recorded three deaths resulting from electrocution, lightning strikes and falls, while one person died in Mandi district. Two additional fatalities occurred in separate road accidents linked to adverse weather conditions in Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts, taking the total monsoon-related death toll to six.
The prolonged rainfall has significantly affected road connectivity. Landslides, debris and rain-induced damage have blocked 35 roads across Himachal Pradesh, disrupting transport and access to several regions. Kullu district has been the worst affected, accounting for 18 blocked roads, while Solan and Chamba districts have each reported multiple closures. Public Works Department teams and district authorities have been deployed to remove debris and reopen strategic road corridors as quickly as weather conditions permit.
Power infrastructure has also sustained extensive damage during the current spell of rainfall. A total of 127 electricity distribution transformers have gone out of service, with Kullu alone accounting for 86 disrupted transformers. Officials attributed the outages primarily to snapped high-tension conductors and damaged electrical cables caused by heavy rainfall and landslides. Electricity department teams are carrying out emergency repairs to restore supply in the affected areas. Despite the damage to transport and power infrastructure, authorities confirmed that drinking water schemes across the state remain operational without major interruptions.
The SEOC has estimated cumulative losses to public property, private assets and livestock at approximately INR 44.40 lakh. Kangra district has reported the highest financial loss, amounting to around INR 16 lakh. The state administration stated that assessments are continuing as field teams inspect affected areas and compile updated damage reports.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh over the coming days. The weather office has warned that active monsoon conditions are expected to persist through the first week of July, increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Authorities have advised residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable locations, particularly landslide-prone stretches and riverbanks, while disaster response teams remain on standby across the state.
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