Shimla- As many as 17 people have been killed and property worth Rs 4000 Crore has been destroyed by the floods due to the heavy rains in Himachal so far. Efforts are afoot to evacuate 300 tourists stranded in Kunjam Pass and other places in Lahaul-Spiti.
In a virtual meeting, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the disastrous impact of relentless rains and landslides in the state. Property damage estimates reach Rs. 4000 crore, with 17 lives tragically lost.
Prompt rescue operations saved many lives, while local representatives and residents were urged to assist in relief efforts.
He said electricity and water supply restoration in affected areas are prioritized.
A committee, led by Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, will assess damages accurately.
Deputy Commissioners remain vigilant for 10 days, providing assistance to affected individuals.
Efforts to evacuate 300 stranded individuals using helicopters are underway, he said.
Urgent arrangements for their accommodation and essential needs are being made. Bailey Bridges will replace damaged ones, aiding stranded transportation.
Chief Minister emphasizes immediate road restoration in apple-growing regions to prevent losses for growers.
Earlier Sukhu had visited Nadaun and assessed the rising level of Beas river on the ground.
Specific roads and additional personnel are deployed to clear debris. Rs. 4 crore allocated for immediate road improvements.
Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra suspended for the season due to bad weather. As many six pilgrims died on the way to Srikhand..
In Mandi district, six individuals stranded in the Beas river were rescued late Sunday night by the District Administration.
113 houses along the Beas and its tributaries have been evacuated in Pandoh, Ghraan, Khaliyar, Purani Mandi, Bhueli, and Paddal as precautionary measure.
Efforts are underway to locate eight missing individuals in Lohardi, Baijnath area of Kangra district.
In Una district, 515 laborers have been relocated from a waterlogged slum area at Lalsingi to safer places, with the District Administration, Baba Rudranand, and Mahadev Trust arranging for their basic needs.
To ensure coordination and timely assistance, the state government has established control rooms at the state emergency operation center and district levels. These control rooms are in constant communication with relevant authorities and relief teams. Helpline numbers have also been made available for emergency assistance and information.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sanjay Awasthi, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, and Principal Secretary Revenue, Onkar Sharma were present in the meeting
