Shimla/Dehradun, July 7, 2025: Monsoon fury has claimed at least 78 lives in Himachal Pradesh since June 20, with devastating flash floods, landslides, and cloud bursts transforming the state's landscape. Simultaneously, four Uttarakhand districts are on high alert for potential landslides today and tomorrow.
Himachal's Tragedy Deepens:
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed the death toll, attributing 50 fatalities directly to rain-related incidents like flash floods (14 deaths), drowning, electrocution, and landslides. Road accidents claimed another 28 lives. The toll includes:
Infrastructure lies crippled with 243 roads (including 2 national highways) closed, 278 electricity transfers stalled, and 261 water projects shut. Rescue efforts continue as 37 people remain missing and 115 are injured.
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Bank Ruined, Savings Washed Away:
The human cost extends beyond lives. In Mandi district, the Himachal Cooperative Bank in Thunag, the only bank for 8,000 residents, was severely damaged. Its first floor is submerged in water and debris. Local trader Hari Mohan reported that cash, crucial documents, and lockers containing valuables and life savings worth crores, including lakhs in jewellery, are destroyed. Locals now guard the ruins against looting of flood-swept valuables.
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The Geological Survey of India issued a landslide warning for July 7-8 in Uttarakhand's Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli districts. Specific high-risk subdivisions include Chamoli, Ukhimath, Ghansali, Narendra Nagar, Dhanaulti, Dunda, and Chinyalisaur.
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) has placed disaster response teams, police, and district administrations on maximum alert. Key directives include:
Officials must stay stationed locally with phones and equipment operational 24/7.More Rain Forecast:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts "very heavy rain, thunderstorm, lightning, squall" in Himachal today, with heavy rain continuing through July 9. Himachal's Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi districts are under Red Alert, while seven others (Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Una, Kullu, Chamba) are under Orange Alert. Authorities urge extreme caution.
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