Shimla, Sept. 1 -- The Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur on Monday said the state continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing disaster triggered by relentless monsoon rains, with damages exceeding Rs 3,000 crore and more than 320 lives lost so far.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Thakur said that the loss is increasing each day due to rain and floods. "The disaster situation in Himachal Pradesh is still ongoing. The loss so far has crossed Rs 3,000 crore. Government property has suffered extensive damage. More than 320 people have died," he said.

He said that in the first phase of the disaster, districts including Mandi, Shimla, Kangra, Muna, and Chamba were severely affected.

"The heavy rainfall last week has now i...