Shimla, April 17 -- A sudden storm accompanied by strong winds and light rainfall swept across various parts of Himachal Pradesh late Wednesday night, causing damage at multiple locations. In the state capital, Shimla, several uprooted trees led to road blockages, and locals are facing difficulty.

One of the worst-hit areas was the local road connecting Richmond and Jakhoo, which became completely inaccessible. The Forest Department swiftly responded by deploying separate teams of labourers to various affected spots to clear the debris.

"We began work early in the morning, and we are now clearing roads near the US Club and Richmond. Last night's storm hit around 11:50 PM and brought down trees in multiple areas," a labourer, Mohammad Us...