Himachal Pradesh Grapples With Rain Aftermath, Chamba, Kullu Most Affected

In Himachal Pradesh, where 25 lives were lost, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told the state assembly that his government is working on a war- footing to restore damaged roads and water and power supplies in the affected areas at the earliest.
He said during the entire monsoon season beginning July 1, over 60 people have been killed and the state suffered a loss of Rs 625 crore.
After the recent rains, 1,600 stranded people have been shifted to safety in the state, the government said.