Losses have been additionally reported in well being, training, rural and concrete improvement, fisheries, and animal husbandry departments.(PTI)
The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), underneath the Department of Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh, launched a cumulative harm evaluation report on July 2, protecting the interval from June 20 to July 1. The report reveals vital harm to human lives, personal properties, livestock, and public infrastructure throughout the state’s 12 districts.
“A total of 51 deaths have been reported so far due to multiple causes, including flash floods, drowning, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. The number of missing persons currently stands at 22, with Mandi district reporting the highest — 10 deaths and all 34 missing persons — primarily due to flash floods and cloudbursts,” the SEOC stated in its report.
The report additional acknowledged that 103 folks have been injured in monsoon-related incidents. Extensive Damage to Property and Infrastructure
The state has reported harm to 204 homes, of which 22 have been absolutely broken (each pucca and kaccha constructions). Additionally, 84 retailers, cow sheds, and labour huts have been affected. The loss to personal property is estimated at ₹88.03 lakh.
Damage to public infrastructure is way extra in depth, amounting to a staggering ₹283.39 crore ( ₹28,339.81 lakh). The worst-hit sectors embrace, Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) and energy sector.
Losses have been additionally reported in well being, training, rural and concrete improvement, fisheries, and animal husbandry departments.
“These figures are cumulative and subject to updates as field reports continue to arrive. All district authorities are on high alert and conducting rescue, relief, and restoration operations,” the SEOC spokesperson added.
Among districts, Kangra reported the best variety of deaths (13), adopted by Mandi and Chamba (6 every), and Kullu (4 deaths). The districts of Kinnaur, Shimla, and Una reported between 2 to 4 deaths, whereas Sirmaur and Solan reported fewer casualties.
On July 1 alone, seven new fatalities have been recorded — one every in Bilaspur and Mandi, three in Kullu because of a highway accident, and two in Chamba, additionally highway accident victims.
The SEOC report additionally revealed that 84 cattle and different livestock have perished, inflicting additional misery to rural households depending on agriculture and dairying.
According to the SEOC’s month-wise compilation, June witnessed the best human toll thus far this yr, with 132 deaths and 270 accidents. Cattle losses have been additionally vital in June, with 830 animal deaths recorded.
The Himachal Pradesh authorities has activated all emergency protocols and is working a 24×7 management room at SEOC. Public helpline 1070 has been issued for reporting emergencies.
As the monsoon progresses, the catastrophe administration authority continues to watch the state of affairs and coordinate with district administrations to offer well timed aid.
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