In a tweet, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed his condolences and stated that he had instructed officials to provide all necessary support and assistance to those impacted. Continue Reading.
CM Sukhu On Cloudburst
The state’s chief minister has announced that 16 persons have perished in two events linked to severe rainfall in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours. A cloudburst occurrence in the Solan region last night claimed the lives of seven individuals, while a landslide at a Shiv temple in the Summer Hill neighborhood of Shimla city claimed the lives of nine more, bringing the two-day total of fatalities to 21.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister, has urged residents to stay inside and away from rivers and drains. He also encouraged people to avoid landslide-prone places and recommended that tourists avoid the state while it is experiencing this catastrophe.
All schools and colleges in the hill state will remain closed out of concern for the health and well-being of students amid the heavy rains, the chief minister announced on Sunday. He has contacted all District Collectors in the state for suggestions regarding the harm and destruction.
“प्रदेश में हो रही भारी बारिश के चलते लोगो से अपील”#safetyfirst#HimachalFloods pic.twitter.com/y8wSBL0mTm
— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) August 14, 2023
He was also told about the harm caused by landslides and the consequent shutdown of the traffic networks. In light of the impending severe rains, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, and all DCs to monitor the situation carefully. According to the Chief Minister, administrative employees should be vigilant and efficiently prepare roads, energy, and water.
The state’s Department of Education announced the cancellation of every single upcoming test for Post Graduate courses, including the B Ed exams slated on August 14.
The Cause Of The Monsoon
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the recent Western Disturbance is to blame for the heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and the neighboring state of Uttarakhand. South-westerly Arabian Sea monsoonal winds are blasting the Himalayan foothills since the Monsoon trough is located along their foothills, according to the weather service.
Areas Affected
Sunday’s moderate to heavy rainfall may continue across much of the state, with the remote regions of Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Kullu, and Sirmaur seeing moderately to tremendously heavy rainfall. Additionally, it predicted unusually severe rainfall at remote spots in Beas, Ranjit Sagar, and the drainage area of the Pong dam.
Damage Done During Monsoon
Due to the floodwaters and landslides, Himachal Pradesh encounters the worst-affected state in the nation. On Sunday, officials announced a startling loss of 7020.28 crore as a result of the monsoon’s disastrous impact. According to the authorities, 257 lives were taken during the monsoon for various reasons.
Official statistics show that the state has experienced 55 sudden rainfall incidents and 90 landslides to date. While the state still has approximately 450 closed roads, including 2 National Highways. According to the officials, 1,814 electricity supply projects and 59 water supply projects have remained hindered.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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