Shimla, Aug. 26 -- Himachal Pradesh has suffered damages worth over Rs.3,000 crore due to heavy rain, floods, and related devastation, with assessments still underway.

State Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi told ANI that restoration work is taking time because of ongoing weather disruptions.

"There has been a massive loss across Himachal Pradesh due to the rains. Roads, electricity, and water supply have been disrupted. As of last evening, 793 roads were blocked; this morning, the number stands at 683. A total of 2,349 distribution transformers have been affected, disrupting electricity supply schemes, and 234 drinking water schemes are also impacted," Negi said.

He added that the Kullu district, ...