India, June 29 -- At total of 17 people have lost their lives over the last one week as heavy rains-triggered flash floods wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh and caused infrastructural damage worth at least Rs.300 crore, state minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Negi confirmed that 17 people have lost their lives so far due to rain-related incidents across the state, with flash floods reported particularly in parts of Kullu and Dharamshala.

"This time, the monsoon arrived very early. The flash floods, especially in Kullu and Dharamshala areas, have caused sudden devastation. Seventeen people have died across districts due to rain-related incidents," he said.

According to officials aware of the matt...