The situation has become very bad in Himachal Pradesh. Flash floods and landslides following cloud bursts and heavy rains have destroyed thousands of lives. At least 77 people have lost their lives in this disaster. 114 roads have been closed in the state due to landslides and floods. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert that heavy rains will continue in the state till August 7. Rescue operations are being conducted throughout Himachal.
114 roads closed, loss worth hundreds of crores
114 roads have been closed in Himachal. The State Emergency Operation Center said 36 roads have been closed in Mandi due to danger and adverse conditions. 34 roads are closed in Kullu, 27 roads in Shimla, 8 roads in Lahaul-Spiti, 7 roads in Kangra and two roads in Kinnaur district. Himachal State Road Transport Corporation said that bus service has been suspended on 82 routes.
it is raining continuously
It is raining continuously in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. Jogindernagar received maximum rainfall of 85 mm on Friday evening. While there was 80 mm rainfall in Gohar, 76.4 mm rainfall in Shilaru, 67.2 mm rainfall in Paonta Sahib, 57.2 mm rainfall in Palampur, 56.2 mm rainfall in Dharamshala and 52 mm rainfall in Chaupal.
loss of 655 crores
There have been more than 77 deaths in the state between July 27 and August 1. According to officials, a loss of Rs 655 crore has been estimated during this period.
Rescue teams are searching for 45 missing people
Cloud burst caused floods in many areas in Nirmand, Sainj and Malana of Kullu. At least 8 people died due to cloud burst. 45 people missing after cloud burst. Their search started again on Saturday morning. 410 rescue personnel from teams of Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, CISF, Himachal Police and Home Guards are engaged in the search operation with the help of drones.
