Shimla, July 18 -- The devastating monsoon season continues to take a heavy toll on Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming that a total of 110 people have lost their lives across the state between June 20 and July 17, 2025.

Out of these fatalities, 65 deaths have been attributed to rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning incidents, electrocution, and falls from steep slopes, among others. The data also reveals that 45 deaths occurred due to road accidents, adding to the human toll of the ongoing monsoon fury.

The SDMA's cumulative report indicates that apart from the tragic loss of lives, the state has suffered massive damage to infrastructure, livestock, a...