Shimla, Aug. 23 -- Heavy monsoon rains continue to disrupt life in Himachal Pradesh, with 312 roads, including National Highway-305, blocked, 97 electricity transformers damaged, and 51 water supply schemes disrupted as of Saturday evening, according to latest figures issued by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday.

The SDMA said the cumulative death toll since June 20 has reached 298, of which 152 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 146 deaths were due to road accidents.

The remaining casualties were attributed to other causes linked to the ongoing monsoon season.

Kullu district reported the highest road blockages, with 101 routes, including NH-...