Shimla, Sept. 22 -- Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) on Monday reported fresh disruptions in public utilities across the state due to rain even as the monsoon death toll rose to 448.

According to the cumulative report, 261 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, while 187 lost their lives in road accidents. Landslides alone accounted for 53 deaths this season.

The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), in its Evening Public Utility Report issued at 6 pm, said 352 roads remain blocked, 68 power distribution transformers (DTRs) disrupted, and 100 water supply schemes affected.

District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest disruption with 120 roads blocked, 1...