Shimla, July 20 -- Persistent monsoon rains continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Monday, with 36 roads remaining blocked and 43 drinking water supply schemes disrupted across the state, according to the evening report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).

The latest report indicates that while authorities made significant progress in restoring power infrastructure during the day, fresh rainfall led to a sharp increase in disruptions to water supply systems.

Mandi district remains the worst affected in terms of road connectivity, with 11 roads blocked, including nine in the Seraj subdivision and two in Thalout. Chamba district follows with 10 blocked roads, while road restoration work is continuing...