Shimla ( Himachal Pradesh ) [India], October 4 (ANI): The Revenue, Horticulture, and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh , Jagat Singh Negi , said on Saturday that the estimated losses from this year's monsoon disaster have climbed to around Rs 5,500 crore, with the assessment process still underway.

Speaking to reporters in Shimla, Negi stated that both public and private properties suffered extensive damage during the heavy rain s, cloudbursts, and flash floods that affected several parts of the state.

"The total loss during the monsoon disaster has reached approximately ₹5,500 crore, and the evaluation is still in progress. The Centre's team has also visited and conducted its own assessment," the minister stated.

He said the monsoon has now largely retreated, prov

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