India, Sept. 13 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, visited various regions of Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts.

The Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu-Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal (Patlikuhal), Nalsu Nala, Manalsu Nala, Solang, Palchang, Samahan, Bahang and the 14th , 15th , 16th , and 17th Mile areas situated on the banks of the Beas River.

These regions had suffered extensive damage to road connectivity due to heavy rainfall and landslides. With ...