Shimla, June 27 -- The All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesperson and Himachal Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Friday raised serious concerns over illegal deforestation and mining, linking them to recent flash floods and natural disasters in the state.

Speaking at a press conference, Rathore said, "In the past few days, several areas in the state have witnessed massive cloudbursts and landslides. At least six people have died, and several others are missing. Even before we recover from one disaster, another hits us. This continuous setback is impacting development," Rathore said.

"You've seen videos of tons of timber being washed away in rivers. The forests themselves are now showing us what's happening. Nature is providing e...