Shimla, Aug. 23 -- Himachal Pradesh has recorded 295 deaths since the onset of monsoon, including 151 from rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods and house collapses, while 104 people have lost their lives in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Saturday.

The SDMA's morning bulletin on Saturday said that one national highway, NH-305, remains closed at multiple points due to landslides and slush in Kullu district. Road closures are widespread, with the highest number reported in Mandi (162), followed by Kullu (105) and Kangra (21).

Power supply has been severely hit, especially in Mandi district, where 86 transformers are out of service, and in Kullu, where 77 are disrupted. Water supply...