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Monsoon rains kill 98 and block roads in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have killed 98 people since the monsoon began and blocked 99 roads. A major landslide has also struck a road in Chamba.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 4:22 AM UTC.

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The widespread casualties and transport disruption pose a serious regional public-safety and access crisis.

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Himachal rain fury: 98 killed since monsoon onset, 99 roads blocked, massive landslide hits Chamba road ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC

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