Heavy monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides, flash floods, and road accidents. Minister Jagat Singh Negi said the state has suffered losses worth Rs 2,000 crore so far. Over 365 roads remain blocked, electricity and water supply schemes are disrupted, and schools in Kullu have been shut amid worsening,
A damaged road after a cloudburst, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. Pic/PTI
After intense spells of rain in Himachal Pradesh made the situation quite alarming, the Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, addressed the issue. The Himachal Pradesh Minister on Tuesday asserted that the state has suffered reported losses worth Rs 2,000 crore so far due to landslides, road accidents and flash floods.
As reported by news agency PTI, heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh and cause widespread damage to infrastructure, crops and public life. While the monsoon is still active in many parts of the state, with no sign of respite, the situation ahead looks even more concerning.
The Himachal Pradesh Minister, while addressing the flash floods, stated that, "The spell of rains has not ended yet; it is continuing without any reduction. In several places the monsoon is active with great intensity. Yesterday Shimla witnessed very heavy rain, leading to tree falls and disruption of electricity supply. At Ramchandra Chowk, a massive landslide occurred, and many people had to be shifted to safer locations. Similar heavy damage has been reported in Kullu district also. So far, there are no reports of loss of life in these fresh incidents, but orchard crops have suffered extensive damage in affected areas," as cited by news agency PTI.
The minister, while highlighting the damage caused by flash floods, also informed that 365 roads remain blocked, 80 electricity schemes have been hit, and nearly 35 water supply schemes have been disrupted across the state. Several distribution transformers (DTRs) have also been badly affected, leaving large sections without power.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Negi stated that, "Whether due to road accidents, landslides or heavy rains, many people have lost their lives across the state. The combined loss to government property and private individuals has crossed Rs 2,000 crore. With the monsoon still active, all district-level officers have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure immediate relief wherever incidents are reported."
On the other hand, in a recent development, a portion of the road near the Bhoothnath bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district was also damaged on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall and the rising water level in the Beas river, as reported by news agency ANI.
In view of the continuous downpour, landslides, and blocked roads, all educational institutions in Kullu district were ordered to remain closed on Tuesday, as per an official directive issued by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Torul S. Raveesh under Sections 30 and 34(m) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, stated that the closure was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff amid worsening weather conditions.
(With inputs from ANI and PTI)
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