Himachal Pradesh CM Mourns Landslide Deaths, Urges Central Aid Amid Heavy Rain Chaos
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – In a heartbreaking incident, heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide in Nihri, Mandi district, claiming three lives last night. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and assured full support to the grieving families.
The Chief Minister shared his condolences in an official statement, standing firmly with the bereaved families during this tough time. He has instructed the district administration to extend every possible help to the relatives of those who lost their lives. "May the departed souls find eternal peace, and the families gather strength to cope with this immense loss," he prayed.
Taking swift action, CM Sukhu reviewed the situation with Deputy Commissioners from the rain-hit areas. He ordered immediate steps to reduce further damage and protect people. A key focus is relocating residents from risky buildings to safer spots to prevent more accidents. "Safety comes first," he stressed.
Restoring normalcy is top priority too. The CM directed officials to quickly repair damaged roads, water supply systems, and irrigation schemes so locals don’t suffer longer. Essential supplies like food and medicines must reach affected areas without delay. He urged administrators to stay on the ground and provide timely aid to those in need.
Speaking to the media at Shimla’s Secretariat, CM Sukhu didn’t hold back on his call for central government support. He pointed out that visits by Central Ministers to disaster zones seem more about political gains than real help. "They should announce relief packages from their ministries right away," he said.
He called on BJP leaders to push Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special financial package for Himachal Pradesh. The state desperately needs funds to aid rain-affected families. So far, they’ve received just Rs 400 crore out of the Rs 1,500 crore recommended under the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) for 2023. Plus, PM Modi announced another Rs 1,500 crore this year for monsoon victims, but it’s unclear if this is extra relief or just tied to existing schemes.
Despite limited resources, the state government is working round-the-clock. They’re providing relief to families, fixing roads, and rebuilding water and irrigation projects at a fast pace. This year’s torrential rains have caused even more damage than the 2023 disasters, with total losses from various calamities over the past three years hitting around Rs 20,000 crore.
CM Sukhu highlighted the widespread destruction from the receding monsoon – loss of lives, power outages, ruined roads, water shortages, and damaged homes. "This is a stark sign of climate change hitting us hard," he noted. State ministers are out in the field overseeing relief efforts, and the CM stays in touch with district teams. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri visited the hardest-hit spots in Dharampur, Mandi, and reported over Rs 6 crore in damage to Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses alone.
As Himachal battles these relentless rains and landslides, the focus remains on saving lives and rebuilding stronger. The state hopes for quick central intervention to ease the burden on its people.
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