Shimla, Aug. 7 -- The recent incident of monsoon fury has sent the alarm bells ringing with experts batting for immediate corrective steps to control the destruction in the hill state.

The state, this monsoon season has witnessed 58 flash floods, 30 cloudbursts and 51 landslides so far, causing loss of more than Rs.1,900 crore.

Calling for urgent action, Suresh Atri, principal scientific officer, department of environmental science and technology, stressed on better watershed management and strict protection of natural drainage systems. "We must keep our water channels and watersheds clear. Water must flow out without obstruction," he advised.

Explaining the reasons behind the monsoon fury being faced by the state, Atri, said, "The Ara...