New Delhi, July 4 -- At least 63 people have died and dozens more are missing as Himachal Pradesh battles cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, after days of continous and heavy monsoon rainfall.

A heavy rain alert is in place for all districts in the state till Monday, July 7.

Property worth Rs 400 crore has been damaged, the government said, noting relief and search-and-rescue operations were underway, particularly in Mandi district, the worst-affected.

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