Heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh. From damaging properties to taking away lives, the destruction that the state is facing is simply massive and heartbreaking. Continuous downpour for days is leading to landslides at places, blocking roads, railway stations, and creating life-threatening problems. The state is suffering from immense tragedies because of scary natural calamities.
Over 70 People Died In Himachal Pradesh In The Past Couple Of Days
Taking to the social media platform ‘X’, Sidharth Shukla (@sidhshuk) shared terrifying clips of the Krishna Nagar landslide.
Yet another angle to the Krishna Nagar Landslide.
Shot from Nala level by workers who then had to run to save their lives. Have made a short edit, longer shows water gushing from base of hill and rocks falling prior.#shimla #HimachalDisaster #HimachalPradesh #ShimlaLandslide pic.twitter.com/qcMAGE4QFS
— Sidharth Shukla (@sidhshuk) August 16, 2023
The present situation looks very grim in this state. It is raining incessantly for the past few days and it is leading to new problems and destructions all around. 71 people have died due to the ongoing catastrophic landslides. Hundreds and thousands are facing the worst and scariest sides of the monsoon season. With landslides hitting places at any moment, it is becoming extremely horrifying to even step outside.
Massive Landslide due to heavy rains in Shimla of Himachal Pradesh. #HimachalDisaster #HimachalPradeshRains #HimachalWeather #ShimlaLandslide pic.twitter.com/y1qkfjKCVO
— Neeraj ( Writer/YouthMindset4Peace) #ActOnClimate (@Neeraj10z) August 16, 2023
Himachal Pradesh has already faced a major loss of an estimation of 10,000 crores this monsoon season, according to a report by The Times of India. The state is suffering from such deadly natural calamities since July. Heavy rainfall for a few weeks and uncountable landslides have completely destroyed the place.
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“A Mountain-Like Challenge”, Says Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh witnessing one of its biggest Catastrophe ever
Atleast 327 deaths reported since 25th June 2023 & ~7500 crore loss to the state so far
More than 10,000 houses damaged or destroyed pic.twitter.com/4z8sGRYjrd
— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) August 17, 2023
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister stated about the terrible losses faced by the state this monsoon season. On Wednesday, he said that these natural calamities have already caused a loss of about 10,000 crores and the state would need about a year for redeveloping all the damaged infrastructure. Calling it a ‘mountain-like challenge’ he said that the state is going to start restoring everything.
Pray for Himachal Pradesh.
Till now, 60 deaths reported due to heavy rains, landslides & flash floods.In the face of such calamity, people are not only ensuring their own safety but also extending their efforts to rescue animals. pic.twitter.com/ZuiloIIDmj
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) August 15, 2023
The Chief Minister also blamed the construction process and improper structural design of the properties by migrant architects for these landslides and impacts, according to a report by Indian Express.
Unimaginable aftermath of Himachal floods ,Landslides bury construction equipment, roads wiped out, like here at 7 Mile. Extensive time needed to revive these road sections on the Manali-Chandigarh route. #HimachalDisaster #HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/wwn0OfbQXC
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) August 17, 2023
Landslides are killing people and destroying roads, houses, shops, and more. In view of such scary events taking all around, the schools in Shimla have been shut on Thursday. Transportation is getting scarier every day with the growing chances of rain-triggered landslides.
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Massive devastation due to heavy rains in Mandi of Himachal Pradesh. #HimachalPradesh #HimachalDisaster pic.twitter.com/MWrFiqeJwU
— Neeraj ( Writer/YouthMindset4Peace) #ActOnClimate (@Neeraj10z) August 15, 2023
The state is going throwing one of the darkest times. If you are in Himachal right now, stay safe and indoors.
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