IAF drops supplies in Himachal Pradesh, 91 people dead

TIL Desk/National/Shimla/ Air force helicopters delivered relief materials to the flood-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh, which has been battered by torrential rains. Kullu Deputy Commissioner, Ashutosh Garg said that relief and rescue work is being done on a war footing in the entire district.

 “Our relief and rescue work is being done on war footing in the entire district. Around 1800 plus transformers were affected by the floods out of which 50% have been restored by the Electricity Department. Road connectivity of the Manali-Chandigarh national highway stretch via Kandi-Kataula road has been restored”, said the Kullu Deputy Commissioner.

Notably, the number of fatalities in North India is on the rise as the region continues to be battered by torrential rains since the last weekend which have triggered landslides and flash floods. Among all the affected states, Himachal Pradesh remains the hardest hit, with 91 reported deaths in the state.

“91 people lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh from June 24 to July 13. The 34 deaths happened due to landslides, cloud bust, and flash floods,” the government data stated.

Also read: PM Modi speaks with Himachal, Uttarakhand CMs; Assures them of help