Shimla, Aug. 10 -- Himachal Pradesh has recorded 224 deaths so far this monsoon season, including 116 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning, and 108 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

The SDMA's cumulative report for June 20 to August 10 said the state has suffered an estimated Rs 1,98,923.75 lakh in losses to public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, and infrastructure.

"Continuous rains have caused widespread damage to roads, power supply, water schemes, houses, and crops. Rescue, relief, and restoration works are in progress across all affected districts," an SDMA spokesperson said.

Among districts, Mandi has reported the highe...