The monsoon season has brought a trail of destruction across Himachal Pradesh, with rising death tolls, damaged infrastructure, and continuous alerts for heavy rainfall. Since June 20, 2025, the state has witnessed devastating events including cloudbursts, landslides, and floods, resulting in 85 fatalities and massive property damage.

With a six-day weather alert for heavy to moderate rainfall issued across multiple districts, authorities are on high alert. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is actively monitoring the situation, even trekking on foot to disaster-hit villages after road networks were destroyed.

Death Toll Rises: 85 Dead, 34 Missing, and 129 Injured

According to official disaster management reports, 85 people have lost their lives due to rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh so far this monsoon. 129 individuals have sustained injuries, and 34 people are still missing, mostly in areas hit by landslides and cloudbursts.

The worst-hit regions include Mandi, Kullu, and Sirmaur, where landslides have washed away roads and bridges, cutting off access to several villages.

Massive Property Damage: Over 1,500 Homes and Shops Affected

The government report reveals extensive infrastructural damage:

• 1,576 houses and commercial establishments (including both kutcha and pucca structures) have been partially or completely destroyed.

• Over 877 cattle sheds have suffered severe damage.

• 881 livestock deaths have also been recorded.

The economic loss due to these weather events has exceeded ₹739 crore, making it one of the most financially damaging monsoon seasons in recent years.

Mandi Hit Hard: 409 Homes Destroyed in Just Two Days

Between June 30 and July 1, Mandi district witnessed one of the most severe cloudbursts this year.

• 409 houses were completely destroyed.

• Another 789 structures sustained partial damage.

The situation remains grim as intermittent rains continue to hamper rescue and relief operations.

CM Sukhu Walks Through Disaster Zones

In a highly symbolic gesture, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu abandoned his convoy and walked on foot through broken terrain to reach the worst-affected villages of Reela, Deji, and Pakhrera. The road connecting these areas has been entirely washed away by cloudbursts.

At Deji village, 11 people have been reported missing after a massive cloudburst swept through the area. The CM met with affected families and assured them of immediate government assistance and rehabilitation.

Himachal Weather Forecast: Rain Alert Issued Until July 16

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla has issued multiple alerts for the coming days:

• July 10, 11, 13, 14, and 15: Light to moderate rainfall expected in many parts of the state.

• July 12: Similar rainfall likely in isolated areas.

• July 16: Statewide rainfall forecasted.

For today, an Orange Alert has been issued in parts of Kangra and Sirmaur districts for heavy rainfall. Between July 11 to July 16, Yellow Alerts are in effect across several regions.

The IMD also stated that there will be no significant change in day and night temperatures over the next 4–5 days.

Roads, Water Supply, and Power Hit Badly

The impact of the rains has paralyzed basic infrastructure:

• As of Thursday 10:00 AM, 204 roads remain blocked across the state.

• 192 electricity transformers have been damaged.

• 740 water supply schemes are currently disrupted.

Mandi district alone accounts for:

• 138 road closures

• 124 damaged transformers

• 137 disrupted water systems

Other affected areas include Dharamshala, Nurpur, and Dehra, where 603 drinking water supply systems are non-functional.

Flood Risk in Catchment Areas of Key Districts

The state received significant rainfall in the last 24 hours:

• Dhaulakuan: 168.5 mm

• Bilaspur: 120.4 mm

• Manali: 46.0 mm

• Jubbarhatti: 44.2 mm

• Nagrota Surian: 42.4 mm

• Paonta Sahib: 38.4 mm

• Sujanpur Tira: 37.5 mm

• Jaton Barrage: 34.6 mm

• Nahan: 34.1 mm

• Guler: 32.8 mm

Due to this intense precipitation, the IMD has warned of potential localized flooding in the catchment areas of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur over the next 24 hours.

Authorities Urge Caution and Preparedness

In light of the ongoing disaster, the state disaster management authority has urged residents, especially in landslide- and flood-prone regions, to:

• Avoid unnecessary travel

• Keep emergency supplies ready

• Stay updated via official weather bulletins

Schools in some regions have been asked to remain shut as a precautionary measure.

As Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with the deadly impacts of this year’s monsoon, rescue and relief operations are being pushed to their limits. With heavy rainfall predicted to continue over the next week, the state remains in a high-risk zone for landslides, floods, and infrastructure collapse.