Himachal Pradesh News: Cloud Burst in Shimla
Nine bodies have so far been found, according to Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
A Shiv Mandir in Shimla collapsed after a cloudburst on Monday, causing mayhem in Himachal Pradesh and killing at least nine people, with 20–25 more possibly trapped under debris. Nine dead have so far been found, according to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
According to reports, the landslide in the Fagli area caused several homes to be buried in dirt and snow.
Distressing news has emerged from Shimla, where the “Shiv Mandir” at Summer Hill collapsed as a result of the heavy rainfall.
As of now, nine bodies have been retrieved. The local administration is diligently working to clear the debris in order to rescue individuals who may…
— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) August 14, 2023
The Shiv Mandir at Summer Hill fell in Shimla as a result of the excessive rain, according to distressing reports. Nine bodies have so far been found. The local government is making a concerted effort to remove the debris in order to rescue any stranded people. He tweeted, “Om Shanti.
In the meantime, a cloudburst in the Solan area of Himachal Pradesh claimed the lives of seven family members.
Following the cloudburst on Sunday night in Solan, two homes were completely destroyed. A police official reported that while six individuals were saved, seven more perished in Jadon hamlet.
Harnam (38), Kamal Kishore (35), Hemlata (34), Rahul (14), Neha (12), Golu (8), and Raksha (12) have been named as the deceased, according to Superintendent of Police for Solan Gaurav Singh.
Rescue efforts are in full swing, according to Shimla’s deputy commissioner Aditya Negi, who also stated that 15 to 20 persons are likely buried in the two landslides.
The chief minister advised the public to stay away from water bodies and regions that are prone to landslides when he subsequently visited the scene of the landslide in the Summer Hill neighborhood.
“This place (Summer Hill, Shimla) has 20–25 persons buried under debris. The state has seen 21 fatalities in the last 24 hours. I urge people to stay inside and avoid going near rivers and other sites that are prone to landslides. Once the rain stops, restoration work will start, the official stated.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on landslide incident in Shimla and devastation due to heavy rainfall in the state
"20-25 people are trapped under debris here (Summer Hill, Shimla). 21 people dead in the last 24 hours in the state. I appeal to people to stay… pic.twitter.com/qvATnkjSVL
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2023
With 48 hours of nonstop rain, Himachal Pradesh has once again been struck by tragedy. Sukhu tweeted, “Reports of cloudbursts and landslides have surfaced from various regions of the state causing loss of precious lives and property.
752 highways in the state were shut down as a result of the disaster, according to the state emergency operations center. On Monday, the state’s colleges and schools must all be closed.
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