Since the onset of the monsoon season on June 20th, Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with relentless rainfall, triggering devastating consequences across the state. As of July 6, 2025, the death toll has tragically climbed to 74. In addition to the fatalities, at least 31 people are still missing, and 115 have been injured.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports that 47 of the deaths are directly attributable to rain-related incidents, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, electrocution, and snake bites. The remaining 27 deaths resulted from road accidents during the same period.
Mandi district has been particularly hard-hit, reporting the highest number of rain-related deaths at 20. Kangra follows with 13 deaths, and Una with 4. Cloudbursts alone have caused 14 deaths, while electrocution and flash floods have led to 4 and 8 fatalities, respectively.
The relentless downpour has caused widespread damage to infrastructure and private property, with initial estimates placing total losses at over ₹566.87 crore. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has reported that 238 roads are blocked across Himachal Pradesh, including 176 in Mandi. Essential services have also been severely disrupted, with 258 power distribution transformers and 289 water supply schemes out of service, primarily in Mandi.
In response to the crisis, rescue operations are underway, with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, and army deployed to the worst-affected areas. The challenging terrain and damaged infrastructure have significantly hampered rescue efforts. The government has provided 1,317 food kits containing essential supplies to affected families and is mobilizing additional aid.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places in Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts. An orange alert has also been issued for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Solan, Shimla, and Kullu, with warnings for potential landslides, flash floods, waterlogging, and damage to essential services and crops.
Given the ongoing monsoon fury and the high risk of further damage, residents and travelers are advised to stay informed, avoid vulnerable areas, and postpone non-essential travel.
