At least 9 died and around 250 houses damaged owing to unprecedented rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, informed Congress MLA Jagat Singh Negi on July 10. “There has been unprecedented heavy rainfall in the past 3 days. This has caused massive damage, especially to the infrastructure, roads, drinking water facilities, fields of farmers as well as houses. Nine people died in 3 days, around 250 houses damaged. Several roads affected and numerous landslides reported,” said Jagat Singh Negi. Earlier, Panchvaktra bridge in Mandi collapsed as heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh continued to batter almost all districts, triggering landslides and flash floods in various regions on July 09. Also, the bridges connecting Aut village to Banjar, and Pandoh village were swept away by the overflowing Beas river in Mandi district. Taking note of the incident, former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said that the washed-away bridges were the “identity of Himachal”.