Shimla, Aug. 12 -- The monsoon fury continues in Himachal Pradesh as the state's death toll has climbed to 229 in which 119 fatalities have been reported from rain-related incidents such as landslides (7), flash floods (9), cloudbursts (17), drowning (22), lightning (2), fire (12), electrocution (9), falls from steep terrain (24), and other causes (17). Additionally, 110 people have died in road accidents from June 20 to August 11, according to the SDMA's cumulative monsoon loss report.

District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).

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