Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): The monsoon has claimed 183 lives in Himachal Pradesh in 47 days, while cumulative losses due to rain-related incidents and other natural hazards have crossed Rs 972 crore since June 30, according to the latest data released by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
The cumulative loss report of the Department of Revenue's Disaster Management Cell estimated the total financial damage at Rs 97,263.91 lakh (approximately Rs 972.64 crore) between June 30 and August 15.