Shimla, Aug. 13 -- The public infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh continues to be severely affected due to rains with 323 roads, 70 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs), and 130 water supply schemes disrupted in the past 24 hours due to heavy rains and related incidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

Of the cumulative 240 deaths recorded since the onset of the monsoon on June 20, the SDMA said 126 were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 115 occurred in road accidents.

As per 5 pm State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) update, two national highways -- NH-305 in Kullu district and NH-505 in Lahaul-Spiti -- remained blocked.

Kullu reported th...