Himachal Weather Flood Alert: Watch drone video of devastation due to heavy rain and flood in Himachal PradeshHimachal Weather Flood Alert: Himachal Pradesh has been most hit by the torrential rains in the northern Indian states of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jammu, and Delhi, which have resulted in widespread flooding and destruction during the past few days. Since last week, images from the state and area have emerged showing highways that have caved in, vehicles that have been carried away, and buildings that have been swept away. A new drone video has shown the destruction in the state. Himachal Weather UpdateAuthorities in Himachal Pradesh assessed the damage brought on by the recent rains and reported that 31 people had died, about 1,300 roads had been blocked because of landslides and floods, and 40 significant bridges had been destroyed. According to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who performed an aerial inspection of the Kasol, Manikaran, Kheer Ganga, and Pulga districts, some 40 stores and 30 homes were washed away in the Sainj area of Kullu alone.

Source: Dainik Jagran July 12, 2023 15:58 UTC