As the rains wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, claiming the lives of over 70 people, in the last few days, the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday declared the whole state as a "natural calamity affected area".
Talking to reporters in Shimla, Chief Minister Sukhu said that he was on his way to Kangra. "I am on the way to Kangra. We have evacuated over 650 people there. Around 100 people are still trapped in Kangra, rescue operation is underway. Another body has been recovered in Shimla.”
Incessant rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of Himachal Pradesh that has been witnessing heavy downpours for the past few weeks resulting in damage to buildings and properties.
Expressing grief over the massive landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh, Singh said, “The Prime Minister should declare Himachal Pradesh a disaster-hit state and should start restoration work here.”
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday took stock of the devastation caused by incessant rainfall from all District Magistrates, office of Chief Minister said.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday informed that over 50 people have lost their lives within the past 24 hours due to landslides and continuous rainfall in the area. He also expressed concerns that over 20 people are feared to be trapped under debris.
IMD Shimla issued the forecast at 3:00 PM today and said, "In the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of moderate rain in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti and heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places."