Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest- 1,203 mm - rainfall this year after 2013. (Photo: PTI)

As many as 674 people lost their lives due to heavy rains and floods in Madhya Pradesh this year, latest data released by the state government on Monday evening said.

Along with the amount of devastation caused in Madhya Pradesh, the data also revealed that a primary loss of about Rs 12,000 crore was incurred by the state.

Around 1,888 animals died due to heavy rains and deluge across the state.

While 1,18,386 buildings were damaged, many were completely destroyed and some suffered partial damage.

The livelihood of around 55,36,517 farmers has been hit due to excessive monsoon rains. So far, 60.47 lakh hectares of agricultural land has been affected.

Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest- 1,203 mm - rainfall this year after 2013. Urad and soybean crops have suffered the most in fields due to excessive showers and floods. The western part of the state has been the worst-hit.

The government admitted that it is not possible to estimate the exact amount of damage caused by as the rains continue to batter the state. Only after monsoon ends, can the definite information be obtained from all the districts.