Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh remains in the grip of severe monsoon disruptions, with 399 roads, including one national highway, blocked, 704 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) down, and 178 water supply schemes affected as of Saturday morning, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

The SDMA said the ongoing monsoon havoc has claimed 208 lives so far this season--112 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, and 96 in road accidents.

Among the worst-hit districts are Mandi, with 240 road blockages and 300 disrupted power lines, and Kullu, where 99 roads are closed, including the NH-305 at Jhed (Khanag) due to a landslide.

In Kangra, 72 transformers remain non-f...