# Monsoon-related flooding and landslides in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monsoon-related-flooding-and-landslides-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-10T07:55:38.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Heavy monsoon rains in India have caused significant destruction and loss of life. In late July, intense rainfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides that blocked the NH-05 highway near Kinnaur and caused flooding in areas like Manali. During this period, a fatality was reported in the Chamba district after a woman was swept away by a stream.

By mid-August, the impact of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh escalated, with reports indicating 70 deaths and over ₹910 crore in damages occurring between June 30 and August 11. The weather has severely disrupted infrastructure, blocking 204 roads and damaging numerous water supply schemes and power transformers. Meteorological officials have issued orange alerts for several districts, forecasting continued heavy rainfall through mid-August.

## Claims

- 70 people died in rain-related disasters in Himachal Pradesh between June 30 and August 11. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Cumulative damage to public property in Himachal Pradesh has exceeded ₹910 crore. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- At least 204 roads are currently blocked across the state. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The state government imposed a 0.60 rupee per litre Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and diesel. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The meteorological department issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several districts. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 82 water supply schemes have been disrupted by the monsoon. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Himachal Pradesh monsoon causes 70 deaths and ₹910 crore in damage

Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused 70 deaths and ₹910 crore in damage, blocking over 200 roads. The state also implemented a new 0.60 rupee per litre fuel cess for welfare.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/himachal-pradesh-monsoon-rains-cause-155-deaths-and-massive-infrastructure-damage

### 2026-07-31: Pune dam release and Himachal landslides amid heavy rains in India

Monsoon rains forced Pune's Dimbhe Dam to release 9,050 cfs into the Ghod River and caused landslides, highway closures, and a fatal stream accident in Himachal Pradesh.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pune-dam-release-and-himachal-landslides-amid-heavy-rains-in-india

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