Shimla, July 23 -- Relentless monsoon fury continues to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh, with increasing death tolls and widespread damage reported to essential public infrastructure.

According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 344 roads remain blocked, 169 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 230 water supply schemes have been hit due to heavy rains.

The cumulative death toll stands at 137, of which 77 fatalities are directly linked to rain-related incidents like landslides, floods, and flash storms. Another 60 deaths have occurred due to road accidents, many believed to be triggered by slippery roads and poor visibility conditions in the hill state, the SDMA said.

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