Shimla, Aug. 24 -- Monsoon-triggered disruptions continued to batter Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, with 482 roads, including two national highways, blocked, 941 electricity distribution transformers out of service, and 95 water supply schemes disrupted across the state, according to the latest data released by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

The SDMA's evening bulletin reported that the total death toll since June 20 has reached 298, comprising 152 fatalities due to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, and 146 deaths in road accidents during the same period.

Road Blockages: The worst-hit districts include Mandi (245 roads blocked), Kullu (101), and Chamba (82). Nati...