New Delhi, July 7 -- Since the monsoon's onset on June 20, Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing torrential rains, which have caused cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides. These rain-related incidents have wreaked havoc in the hill state, with Mandi district being hit the worst.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as many as 78 deaths have been reported in the state since the start of the monsoon. However, only 50 were linked to rain-related incidents.

121 other people in the state have reportedly sustained injuries so far.

By Sunday evening, 243 roads were closed in the state, 183 of which were in the Mandi district alone.

The estimated losses from the rains so far are around Rs.572 crore, according to the SE...