Heavy rainfall and landslides have severely impacted Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of roads blocked and significant disruptions to power and water services as of September 18, 2025.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) — Heavy rainfall and associated landslides have caused widespread disruption to essential services across Himachal Pradesh. The State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) reported on September 18, 2025, that a total of 564 roads are currently blocked, along with 525 disrupted power distribution transformers (DTRs) and 281 affected water supply schemes.
The cumulative death toll since the onset of the monsoon season has reached 419. Among these fatalities, 237 individuals have died due to rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, while 182 deaths have been attributed to road accidents. In light of the extensive damage, the state has declared itself a disaster-affected area under the Disaster Management Act.
Among the blocked roads are two National Highways, NH-03 and NH-503A. The districts most severely impacted by road closures include Kullu, with 155 roads blocked; Mandi, with 203; and Shimla, with 50.
The continuous rainfall has also led to significant disruptions in power supply, with 525 DTRs affected. The majority of these outages have been reported in the Mandi district, which accounts for 327 of the disrupted transformers. Other districts facing notable power outages include Kullu, with 23 affected DTRs, and Kangra, with 34.
In addition to power disruptions, 281 water supply schemes have been impacted across the state. Mandi district again emerges as the most affected area, with 180 disrupted schemes. Other districts experiencing significant water supply issues include Shimla, with 38 affected schemes, and Chamba, with 20.
The HPSDMA has noted that the monsoon has inflicted widespread destruction on both private and public property. The cumulative loss to public property is estimated at Rs 4,59,536.54 Lakhs. Notably, the Public Works Department (PWD) has reported losses amounting to Rs 1,41,387.8 Lakhs. Additionally, the Jal Shakti Vibhag (JSV) has incurred losses of Rs 13,946.69 Lakhs, while the Power Department has reported damages totaling Rs 2,045.05 Lakhs.
The damage to housing has also been severe, with 583 pucca houses and 1,676 kutcha houses partially damaged. Furthermore, 934 pucca houses and 2,150 kutcha houses have been completely destroyed.
As the situation continues to evolve, authorities are working to address the challenges posed by the ongoing monsoon rains and their aftermath.
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