Governor meets families in disaster-affected areas of Mandi district

In the wake of the recent natural calamity in Mandi district, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, today visited the disaster-affected areas to assess the situation on the ground and express solidarity with the affected families.

The Governor visited Tungal Colony near Jail Road, one of the severely impacted areas, and interacted with victims of the disaster. He inquired about their well-being and listened to their concerns with empathy and compassion. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property, he assured families that all possible support would be extended by the administration.

Governor said both the state and Central Governments were working in coordination to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in the affected regions. He emphasised on the commitment of the government to provide shelter, food, medical aid and other essential services to the victims without delay.

During the visit, the Governor reviewed the ongoing relief operations and directed officials to strengthen their efforts to provide swift and effective assistance. He appreciated proactive response of the district administration, disaster response teams and local volunteers for their tireless efforts in helping those affected.

“The people of Himachal Pradesh have always shown remarkable courage and resilience in the face of adversity. The administration is working with urgency and dedication to provide relief and restore normalcy,” said the Governor. Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan briefed the Governor on the relief and rehabilitation work being carried out across the district. The Governor visited the Panchayat Bhawan, where arrangements have been made to accommodate displaced families. He personally interacted with affected families and assured them of continued support.

The Governor also paid a visit to the historic Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh at Paddal and met a bereaved family, who lost three members in the tragedy, and offered them his heartfelt condolences.

On the occasion, the Governor stated that the district administration had so far disbursed relief assistance amounting to Rs 3.26 crore in 890 cases of the disaster-affected people in Mandi district. He acknowledged the magnitude of the calamity, noting that it was difficult to fully compensate for such a large-scale loss. However, he assured that continuous efforts were being made to support the affected families through the combined initiatives of the district administration, the state and the Central Government.

CP Verma, Secretary to the Governor, Apoorv Devgan, Deputy Commissioner, Mandi, and other senior district officials accompanied the Governor during his visit.