Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials informed on Wednesday. Himachal Pradesh Floods: IAF Choppers Conduct Over 50 Sorties in Last 48 Hours, Rescue Over 780 People in Flood-Affected Kangra.
Rain in Himachal Pradesh: As many as 71 people have died in Himachal Pradesh due to landslides and flash floods triggered by the torrential downpour since August 13.The road connectivity to Kullu-Manali, Lahaul-Spiti and Leh beyond Pandoh in Mandi district has been disrupted with the blocking of Kiratpur-Manali national highway at several places due to landslides. In Shimla, around half-a-dozen buildings are facing a threat due to landslides, while in Kangra district, 1,731 people have been rescued following inundation after release of water from Pong Dam.Several houses in different parts of the Shimla are also facing the threat of collapse due to landslides. In Shimla,rains have led to the uprooting of more than 500 trees. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said during a review meeting in Shimla on Tuesday that a 157% surge in rainfall over the past four days has resulted in exten sive damage across the entire state. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates.
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand Rains Latest Updates: The IMD predicts heavy rain in Uttarakhand from August 15 to August 19 and significant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand Rains Latest Updates: The IMD predicts heavy rain in Uttarakhand from August 15 to August 19 and significant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.