India, July 8 -- The death toll in Himachal Pradesh due to landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts and other rain-related incidents has risen to 80, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The hill state has been witnessing monsoon fury for over two weeks now.

The SDMA report, covering the period from June 20 to July 7, also recorded 14 deaths due to cloudbursts, eight due to flash floods, one from landslides, and others from electrocution, drowning, and falls caused by weather events. At least 52 fatalities have been directly attributed to the disasters.

Mandi saw the worst rains and rain-related accidents. At least 17 deaths were reported in the district after heavy rains battered the region.

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