On Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh in the wake of heavy rains and cloudbursts in the state.
He has asked top officials to ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected. Relief operations are underway in full swing. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to assess the situation following a cloudburst that caused significant disruption in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts and said that the incidents of cloudburst are extremely sad.
Meanwhile, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister said that around 50 people are missing, 2 bodies have been recovered. ‘Cloudburst occurred in Mandi, Shimla and Kullu districts today. Around 50 people are missing, 2 bodies have been recovered. NDRF, SDRF, DCs and officials are present at the spot. We have instructed the officials to make all arrangements. We have also sought help from the army. I appeal to people not to go near canals and rivers. The Air Force has been asked to be ready’, CM Sukhu said.
He further said that he would also go to the spot as soon as the weather cleared, adding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible help.
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