Shimla, Sept. 18 -- Himachal Pradesh has suffered unprecedented devastation during this year's monsoon season, with damages exceeding Rs 5,000 crores, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister Naresh Chauhan said on Thursday.

Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Chauhan said the state had faced continuous rains, cloudbursts, and landslides for three months, leaving 419 people dead.

"For three continuous months, the state has faced heavy rains, cloudbursts and landslides, causing major tragedies. So far, 419 people have lost their lives, 236 in rain-related incidents and 183 in road accidents. Our deepest condolences are with the families who lost their loved ones," Chauhan said.

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