Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that a total of 60,000 stranded tourists have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas.
As Himachal Pradesh continued to battle nature's fury and its unforgiving fallout, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said more than 50,000 tourists have been evacuated by rescuers from across the state.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced a financial aid of Rs 25,000 each for those seeking shelter in the relief camps and Rs 1 lakh each for those who suffered significant property losses in Pandoh.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that around 50 per cent of stranded tourists have been evacuated from the flood-hit regions and added that the government's priority is to safely evacuate tourists.
Following excessive rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of affected areas and said the government is working hard to restore road transport and power supply.
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Monday said that the state has witnessed unprecented rains in the past few days and expressed concern over the loss of lives and damage to infrastructure
BJP chief JP Nadda has spoken with former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and state BJP chief Rajeev Bindal to assess the damage caused due to heavy rains in the state
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday appealed to people of the state to stay home for the next 24 hours amid the possibility of heavy rains in the state during the period
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inaugurated the new academic block at Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) Hamirpur, constructed at a cost of Rs 25 crore.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "In view of the heavy rains in the state, all government and private educational institutions recognized by the state government will remain closed on July 10 and 11."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has instructed the state's energy department officials to ensure the timely completion of the power projects in the state. He emphasized the need to expedite them at an official meeting presided over by him at Hamirpur on Saturday