Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 70 dead, damages cross Rs 910 crore

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Himachal Pradesh has been severely battered by monsoon rains, leaving 70 people dead and blocking 204 roads across the state. Property damage to public infrastructure has surpassed Rs 910 crore. Landslides and accidents on treacherous mountain terrain are the leading causes of the fatalities. A further 93 deaths were recorded in road accidents during the same period. Restoration work is underway but continues to be hampered by persistent rainfall and ongoing hazards.

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