Himachal Pradesh Faces Devastation amid Torrential Rains
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district have caused over Rs. 603 crore in damages and claimed 55 lives from June to September 2025. Affected areas face severe infrastructure damage, prompting ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts, with authorities assuring support to all impacted communities.
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In a catastrophic turn of events, relentless rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has wreaked havoc, causing extensive destruction estimated at over Rs. 603 crore. Since June 20, 2025, the downpour has claimed 55 lives and resulted in significant infrastructural damage.
According to Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, human and livestock losses have been substantial, with 215 animals dead. Furthermore, housing structures have suffered severe damage, including the complete destruction of 180 mud houses and 27 concrete homes. Numerous other buildings sustained partial damage, compounding the region's distress.
Public amenities and livelihoods are heavily impacted, with significant losses in departments such as Public Works, Irrigation, and Electricity. Relief operations continue relentlessly, with authorities working to provide essential materials and financial assistance, ensuring support in rehabilitation efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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