Shimla, July 21 -- Continuous heavy rainfall in Shimla district has triggered landslides, uprooted trees, and disrupted essential services, causing widespread damage and loss of lives.
A review meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, revealed that 11 people have lost their lives in various rain-related incidents since June 20. These include three deaths due to falling incidents, one due to drowning, and seven in road accidents. The district has also reported the loss of 45 cattle and damage to seven pucca houses, 17 kutcha houses, 10 cowsheds, one labour shed, and one watermill (gharaat).
The cumulative loss in the district has reached Rs 78.34 crore, with roads, water supply ...