Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the situation in the state and the damage caused by incessant rainfall and directed the chief secretary to accelerate rescue and relief operations.

He said ensuring the safety of people remains the topmost priority of the state government, according to an official statement.

Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas in Chamba and Kangra districts on Saturday. He was scheduled to visit Kullu district on Sunday, but it was cancelled due to inclement weather and he returned to Shimla by road from Chandigarh, the statement said.