Shimla, July 1 -- Pre-monsoon rains and adverse weather conditions have caused widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, disrupting critical infrastructure and claiming 128 lives during the March 1 to June 30 period.

According to the latest report released by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) on Wednesday, the cumulative financial loss has reached Rs 2,984.27 lakh (nearly Rs 29.84 crore).

The latest weather spell has left 44 roads blocked across the state, severely affecting transportation. Mandi district is the worst affected, accounting for 28 road closures, followed by Shimla with 17 blocked roads, according to the Public Works Department (PWD).

Power infrastructure has also suffered extensive damage. A total of 254 ...