Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Himachal Pradesh has sought financial assistance of Rs.3,525 crore in losses caused by disasters this monsoon season from the Centre.

The state has submitted an assessment of approximately Rs.3,525 crore in disaster-related losses to the Centre. The assessment followed a comprehensive exercise undertaken by the state and visits by a team of the inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) to disaster-affected and vulnerable areas.

"We hope the government of India will release the funds soon so that repair, recovery and reconstruction work can begin immediately in the affected areas," said special secretary, disaster management, Himachal Pradesh, Pushpendra Rana on Friday.

"We showed the team different locations across Himac...