Shimla, July 19 -- Himachal Pradesh continues to battle the fury of the monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming over 230 roads are still blocked, 41 power distribution transformers (DTRs), and 56 water supply facilities were hampered, and a total of 116 deaths have been reported across the state since June 20.

Of these, 68 deaths were directly caused by rain-related calamities, while 48 people died in road accidents, many of which are being attributed to dangerous weather and poor visibility.

According to the latest update issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at 10:00 AM on July 19, heavy rains over the last 24 hours have resulted in 231 roads being blocked, the disruption of 41 power dis...