Shimla, Aug. 12 -- Heavy overnight rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused severe damage across Himachal Pradesh, further derailed life in many areas, including the capital, Shimla and nearby areas.
According to Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap in Shimla town, a tree collapse in Vikas Nagar broke the roof of a building and blocked the road, while more than half a dozen trees fell in Tooti Kandi, crushing several vehicles and closing the road.
"In Khalini, six labourers narrowly escaped when a wall collapsed around 4 am," he said.
The State Emergency Operations Centre reported that the monsoon death toll has climbed to 229, with 323 people injured and 39 still missing since June 20.
Mandi district remains the worst-hit with 44 f...