Shimla, June 28 -- The monsoon season has claimed 34 lives and caused widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, with cumulative damages estimated at Rs 7,119.27 lakh as of June 28, according to a report released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department.

"Between June 20 and June 28, 2025, a total of 34 human lives have been lost due to various rain-related incidents. Additionally, 74 individuals were injured, and 136 cases of animal deaths have been reported across the state," the SEOC said in its latest cumulative damage statement.

The disaster management authority also confirmed that 38 houses have been fully damaged, and another 136 partially damaged during this period. Losses t...