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Himachal Pradesh monsoon damage reaches ₹1,550 crore, officials report
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:40 PM
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State officials say the recent monsoon has caused losses estimated at ₹1,550 crore across Himachal Pradesh.
The Himachal Pradesh government has released an assessment indicating that the ongoing monsoon season has resulted in financial losses of approximately ₹1,550 crore. The estimate covers damage to infrastructure, agricultural holdings, and public assets across the hilly state.
Authorities attribute the bulk of the losses to landslides, road washouts and flood‑related damage to crops and power lines. Relief teams have been deployed in the most affected districts, and the state disaster management authority is coordinating rehabilitation efforts.
The finance department plans to seek additional central assistance to offset the shortfall and has urged local bodies to expedite claims processing for affected residents.
While the monsoon is expected to subside in the coming weeks, officials warned that further rainfall could exacerbate existing damage, urging citizens to remain vigilant.
The ₹1,550 crore figure underscores the growing economic vulnerability of mountainous regions to extreme weather events.
Authorities attribute the bulk of the losses to landslides, road washouts and flood‑related damage to crops and power lines. Relief teams have been deployed in the most affected districts, and the state disaster management authority is coordinating rehabilitation efforts.
The finance department plans to seek additional central assistance to offset the shortfall and has urged local bodies to expedite claims processing for affected residents.
While the monsoon is expected to subside in the coming weeks, officials warned that further rainfall could exacerbate existing damage, urging citizens to remain vigilant.
The ₹1,550 crore figure underscores the growing economic vulnerability of mountainous regions to extreme weather events.