Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday visited the Sujanpur Constituency of Hamirpur district and inspected the damages caused by the unprecedented rains and landslides and took stock of relief and rehabilitation works.
At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon, the State Disaster Management Authority said on Friday.
Explaining the causes of the devastation caused in Himachal Pradesh, geologist Atul Sharma said that whenever heavy rainfall occurs, the top layer of soil loosens its grip and trees and buildings fall, adding that due to incessant downpour and human intervention, the state has not been able
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall for Himachal Pradesh during the next two days, officials said.
As many as ten people, who got stuck in a boat at Kol dam reservoir in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi due failure of their vessel, have been rescued in a midnight operation, officials of NDRF said on Monday.
As per the Deputy Commissioner of Mandi Arindam Chaudhary, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local administration teams are present on the spot for rescue operations.
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.
According to officials, more than 250 people from landslide-affected areas have been shifted to safe places in the last three days. The list of these areas includes Krishana Nagar, Downdale, and Fagli.
As the rains wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, which claimed the lives of over 70 people, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced a financial assistance of Rs 15 crore to the hill state.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday visited the disaster-hit areas of Paonta, Shillai and Nahan of Sirmaur district where thousands have been affected due to the rain triggered catastrophe.