Hamirpur (HP), Sept. 2 -- Extensive damage has been caused in all areas of Hamirpur district due to the heavy rain that has been continuing for two days. During the last 24 hours, six houses and 15 cow sheds have been completely destroyed in the district, while seven other houses have also suffered heavy damage.
Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh said today the total figure of loss in the district in this monsoon season has so far exceeded Rs 184 crore.
During this period, the Jal Shakti Department in the district has suffered the maximum loss of Rs 89.61 crore, Public Works Department Rs 85.40 crore, Electricity Board Rs 1.67 crore and Education Department Rs 1.79 crore. The Horticulture Department has sent a report of loss of Rs 18.06 l...