Himachal Pradesh’s Rain: Buildings are washed away; Rescue operations are underway
Heavy Rainfall In Himachal Pradesh, for a few days, many people lost their lives due to landslides, and the destruction was heavy in the hilly areas. Heavy rainfall occurs at isolated places in the Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand.
The buildings were washed away in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, after the tremendous rainfall and landslide occurred in the Summer Hill region of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Wednesday. For the Rescue operation, Sniffer dogs and rescue personnel were present at the location.
As per the report of the ANI, Bhanu Gupta said the massive landslide occurred in the summer hill area of SDM Shimla (Urban). He said that local people have confirmed the count, which could be 21 bodies only 12 bodies were recovered in the last 2 days and our rescue and research are going on to find the remaining bodies In our team, we have the NDRF, SDRF, Army, Local Police, and Home guard. He stated that if we get any positive news about the people being alive, we will rescue them properly.
The Continuous rainfall will persist in the destruction of various areas in Himachal Pradesh, mainly in the hilly areas, and it will lead to the destruction of houses.
Himachal Pradesh Rainfall Highlights: Met Department Dehradun noticed Moderate and Heavy Rain Places
The Met Department, Dehradun, reported moderate light rains with thunderstorms and lightening in places like Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts, at many places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Almora districts, and at a few places in the remaining districts of Uttarakhand State.
The Heavy Rainfall was noticed in isolated places in the Pauri, Nainital Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand State. Thunderstorms with lighting occur in isolated places in the Uttarakhand Districts.
On Tuesday, in the Krishna Nagar vicinity of Shimla, a landslide caused 5 to 7 houses to collapse. The Authorities reported that there were concerns about the residents possibly being trapped beneath the debris. The rescue operations were led by the NDRF, SDRF, and state police personnel to save the residents from debris.
Indian Air Force Assistance to Rescue Team in Shimla and Himachal Pradesh: The CM Says we will Ensure to Rescue Residents in Debris
The Indian Air Force conducted a single airlift mission on Tuesday to transport 18 army soldiers to assist the rescue operation team after the landslides in Shimla.
A Chinook Helicopter of Western Air Command airlifted the 18 Army officers and a 3-Ton mini-dozer in a single sortie for Rescue efforts in an area affected by the landslides near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a meeting with the high-powered committee to enhance the disaster management measures, and he highlighted that the 157 percent rainfall over the past four days has led to massive destruction across the whole state.
He said that accelerating the restoration process is the top priority, and he mentioned that of the blocked roads, approximately 400 out of 1,220 were Successfully reopened. The Chief Minister gave clear instructions to restore disrupted electricity and water systems. Due to the Urban Expansion of Shimla and the Uprooting of 500 trees by the Torrential rain, the residents are facing many problems. The Forest Department dispose the fallen trees, and we arranged adequate manpower to ensure the efficient execution of this task. The Teaching and administration offices are closed upto to August 19 in Himachal Pradesh due to the Heavy Rains.
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Which place has noticed the heaviest rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, and which two places have heavy rains in India?
Dharamshala has noticed the heaviest rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, with 450–600 Meters in Height due to this erosion, floods, and landslides are caused in the Himachal Pradesh State. The places in India with the Highest Rainfall hold the Guinness World Record. The average rainfall in Debundscha is 394 inches, Mawsynram is 375 inches, and Cherrapunji is 392 inches.
Which place is best to visit in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon?
The Best 8 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh during Monsoon
- Kullu-Manali
- Dharamshala
- Shimla
- Dalhousie
- Khajjiar
- Chamba
- Chali
- Kufri
Is it Safe to Visit these places now, and why?
The places are not yet safe to visit because of the heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. The Roads are blocked, and many vehicles are Stranded on the roads due to the landslides. Many are killed by the landslides, and some are beneath the bribes Houses are washed out by the torrential rain, and 500 trees are Uprooted. The government stopped the entry of tourists for their safety. It’s better to visit next year to see the beautiful nature during the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh.
Which areas are landslide- and flood-prone in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 17,120 land slide-prone sites in the state of Himachal Pradesh, and of those, 675 are near critical infrastructure and habitations.
The List of Landslide-Prone Areas in Himachal Pradesh
- Chamba 133,
- Mandi 110
- Kangra 102,
- Lahaul and Spiti 91,
- Una 63,
- Kullu 55,
- Shimla 50,
- Solan 44,
- Bilaspur 37,
- Sirmaur 21,
- Kinnaur 15
The Shimla and Mandi Districts of Himachal Pradesh were devastated by the landslides and cloudbursts in the Kangara district, Witnessing a flood-like situation, especially in Indora and Fatehpur areas, after the flood gates of Pong Dam were opened to release the Excess water.
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