Shimla, Aug. 30 -- Public life in Himachal Pradesh remains severely disrupted as 557 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked due to heavy rains, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

The latest 24-hour utility status report says 936 distribution transformers are out of service, and 223 water supply schemes have been affected across the state.

The cumulative monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh since June 20 stands at 317, with 164 deaths attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, electrocution, and drowning, and 153 deaths reported in road accidents.

The SDMA said major road blockages have been reported from Kullu (160), Mandi (213), and Kangra (60) dist...