Himachal Pradesh is still struggling to recover from widespread devastation caused by cloudbursts and floods since last weekend as 108 deaths were reported in the state amid the fresh warning by IMD of heavy rains till July 18.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukku said that partial connectivity of Manali to Chandigarh highway has been restored and over 2500 vehicles of stranded tourists were released from Kullu and Manali via Aut today. “I am personally stationed in Kullu tonight to oversee evacuation and
"Consequent upon widespread damage to the roads caused due to unprecedented rains and in view of bad weather, the Commission has decided to re-schedule the said examination," the official statement read.
He also interacted with the people who suffered losses due to floods and expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assured that the State Government would provide every possible assistance and immediately announced a relief of rupees one crore for the are
He said that nature's fury has tragically claimed the lives of 17 persons besides causing extensive damage to the roads, power transformers, electric sub-stations and numerous water supply schemes by throwing normal life out of gear in various parts of the State and an initial estimate of
According to the release, Chief Minister informed him that the State has been severely affected by floods and heavy rainfall, leading to extensive damage and provided an update on the situation and sought liberal assistance from the Central Government to tackle this natural calamity.
Major cities in north India witnessed loss of life and property, disruption in transport and power as heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, leading to waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides.
The Mandi-Kullu National highway has been blocked after incessant rain in Himachal Pradesh, the Mandi district police said in a public notice on Sunday.
Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 25 (ANI): Vehicular movement on National Highway 707 was blocked after a landslide near Hevna temple in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour, the State Emergency Operation Centre informed.
Pandoh (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 6 (ANI): The Chandigarh-Manali highway (NH-3) near Pandoh has been closed for vehicular traffic due to a landslide.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall over the next two days in 10 districts in Himachal Pradesh om Saturday.