Heavy rains batters Himachal Pradesh; 37 dead, ₹400 crore worth of damage estimated

According to the State Disaster Administration authority, more than 37 people died and 400 Crore was worth damage because the heavy rains disrupted Himachal Pradesh once again.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rain warning for the state until 7 July. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority and Revenue Department, the state was damaged more than 400 Crore due to continuous monsoon rains. Search, rescue and aid operations continue in the worst hit Mandi region, especially in which a few ways are prevented and basic services are broken. “We have recorded more than 400 losses so far. However, real damage is likely to be much higher,” said DC Rana, Special Secretary of the State Disaster Management and Revenue Department. He said.

“Currently, our primary focus is searching, rescue and restoration. Detailed damage assessment will take time.” The worst affected area continues to be the sub -part of Mandi, where great restoration efforts continue. Rana, “Roads were blocked, electricity and water supply was hit and the vehicle movement was seriously affected. High -level officials are deployed there. PWD engineers control the road restoration, while the Electrical Board Operations Director and Jala Shakti’s chief engineer Mandi is available.” He said.

According to the data available so far, 37 people died in the ongoing monsoon season due to rain -related events. In this period, 26 deaths were reported due to traffic accidents. Authorities, only 40 people in the Mandi region is missing and comprehensive search operations continue, he said.

Rana, “A village was ruined in Mandi. A charity camp was established and yesterday was aired by the Indian Air Force.” He said. Emphasizing the wider climate context, DC Rana said that the effect of changing climate and global warming hit Himachal Pradesh’s peak state. “These events are the result of global warming and climate change. Himachal is not touched.” He said.

250 roads remain closed throughout the state, more than 500 electricity distribution transformers (DTR) are not functional and approximately 700 drinking water schemes are affected. In addition to the State Disaster Management Authority, central agencies, including local government, police, home guards, SDRF and NDRF, are coordinated in coordination response efforts.

Meanwhile, in Shimla, he was thrown from the daily life gear due to torrential rainfall. School children are among the most affected. While talking MomentTanuja Thakur, a school student from Shimla, expressed his distress: “Heavy raining. Water enters our classes, our clothes and books get wet. Our teachers say that it is better to stay at home.

“Our school is surrounded by trees. He’s always afraid that a tree can fall. Fortunately, we’re secure for now.” Rain estimate remains violent for the coming days, the management continues to monitor the situation closely.