Shimla, Oct. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh has pegged its monsoon-related losses at around Rs.3,400 crore, with damage to roads and bridges accounting for the largest share, as a seven-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Union home ministry joint secretary M Ramachandrudu began an assessment tour on September 28.

The state has also sought a substantial increase in central funding for disaster mitigation works.

The state government has sought around Rs.3,200 crore from the Centre for the current monsoon losses. The central team has visited areas in Chamba, Kangra and Kullu districts, including Banjar and Sainj, to assess the damage.

Special Secretary, disaster management, Pushpendra Rana said 380 deaths have been reported, inclu...