Chief Secretary of the government of Himachal Pradesh Prabodh Saxena, while speaking to ANI said that two bodies of a family are still to be recovered.
Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the Central government for standing with the state in disaster.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Sunday after his visit to the disaster-hit state said that the way Himachal Pradesh is suffering from floods and rain is a matter of concern for the Indian government.
BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday wrapped up his day-long visit to the flood-hit state of Himachal Pradesh and assured Centre will be providing all possible help to the state government.
The statement further added that JP Nadda expressed the Union government's commitment to offering substantial assistance to Himachal Pradesh in view of the unprecedented loss.
JP Nadda along with Union Minister Anurag Thakur arrived at Annadale helipad in Shimla on Sunday morning and took stock of the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in Himachal Pradesh.
JP Nadda along with Union Minister Anurag Thakur arrived at Annadale helipad in Shimla on Sunday and took stock of the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in Himachal Pradesh.
"Today is the 7th day of the search and rescue operation at Summer Hill area. So far, we have recovered 17 bodies, and we are searching for other three victims. Teams of SDRF, NDRF and Indian Army are present at the spot," Roop Sharan, an NDRF inspector said while speaking to ANI.
According to the statement, Nadda on his visit to the flood-hit state will meet the affected family members of those who lost their lives due to the calamity.
The order came to be passed by Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, on a number of petitions involving common questions of law and facts, filed for an extension of time of the mandate of the arbitrators.