Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh: Amit Shah Assures Help, Over 50 Missing
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to assess the situation following a cloudburst that caused significant disruption in Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu districts. Shah assured the Chief Minister of providing central assistance and the support of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Chief Minister Sukhu held a meeting with officials regarding search and rescue operations. He stated, “We held a meeting here. The cloudburst incident took place around 4:40 a.m. Around 50 people are missing. 2 bodies have been recovered. Heavy rain is expected in the next 36 hours. The DC, SDRF, and NDRF teams have reached the spot. I have also spoken to the Union Home Minister.”
On social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Very sad news has been received about more than 50 people missing due to a cloudburst in Rampur tehsil of Shimla, Padhar tehsil of Mandi district and Jaon, Nirmand villages of Kullu. Teams of NDRF, SDRF, Police, Home Guard and Fire Services are engaged in relief, search and rescue operations. The local administration has been instructed to carry out relief and rescue operations smoothly. I am in touch with the officials and monitoring the relief and rescue operations. The state government is committed to providing all possible assistance.”
The water level in the Beas River has increased due to heavy rains in the region. Mandi police reported that during the heavy rainfall last night, a cloudburst was reported in Village Rajban near Terang, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Tikkan in Police Sub Division Padhar. Two houses were completely washed away and one was partially damaged.
Former Himachal Pradesh CM and State LoP Jairam Thakur said, “I have just spoken to the CM and got the information that more than 50 people are missing, and one person has lost his life… It won’t be right if I start blaming the government, but I think that the damage we suffered last year, I think the preparation in that regard hasn’t been done to prevent such conditions. The damage that was caused is yet to be restored, but the state govt is working. I have talked to our party president and Health Minister JP Nadda. NDRF teams are working there.”
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Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is a senior leader in India and the Union Home Minister. He is responsible for internal security and law and order in the country.
Cloudburst -: A cloudburst is a sudden, heavy rainfall that can cause flooding and landslides. It happens when a large amount of rain falls in a short period.
Himachal Pradesh -: Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India known for its beautiful mountains and valleys. It is a popular tourist destination.
NDRF -: NDRF stands for National Disaster Response Force. It is a special team in India that helps during natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.
Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu -: Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu are districts in Himachal Pradesh. They are known for their scenic beauty and are popular with tourists.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu -: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He is the head of the state government.
Jairam Thakur -: Jairam Thakur is a former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He was the head of the state government before Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Beas River -: The Beas River is a major river in Himachal Pradesh. It flows through the state and is important for irrigation and hydroelectric power.
Pandoh Dam -: Pandoh Dam is a dam on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh. It helps control the river’s water flow and generates electricity.
