MLA reviews relief, restoration work in flood-affected areas of Lahaul-Spiti

Lahaul-Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana yesterday visited several flood-affected areas of Lahaul and Spiti district to assess the damage and review ongoing relief, rescue and restoration measures.

During her visit to Gawadi and Chokhang, Rana inspected the situation on the ground and took stock of damage to crops, agricultural fields and irrigation infrastructure. Several fields have been inundated, resulting in crop losses, while irrigation channels and other water-related infrastructure have also been damaged.

Rana directed the departments concerned to begin restoration work at the earliest and ensure that essential services and facilities are restored without delay. Later, the MLA visited Kirting village, where she interacted with residents and heard their grievances. She directed officials to take prompt and necessary action to address the issues raised by the villagers.

Rana also inspected the Jobrang bridge and sought details from Public Works Department officials about its current condition. She directed officials to prioritise the safety of the bridge and undertake all necessary protective and emergency measures. She also stressed on the need to ensure uninterrupted movement in the area, particularly in the event of an emergency.

Earlier, Rana had visited flood-hit areas of the Miyar Valley, including Tamlu Nala, Dhondhal Nala, Karpat and Udgous, along with departmental officials, villagers and Congress workers. She said the road had been restored immediately after the flooding. Following the submergence of the Karpat bridge, the ropeway was repaired to restore connectivity, while affected families were shifted to the newly constructed community building at Karpat. She also directed the department to deploy two heavy machines to facilitate the removal of crops from the affected areas.

Panchayat pradhan Ranjana, Block Congress president Anil Thakur, BDC vice-president Dilip Bodh, district media coordinator Rahul Thakur, party workers and local residents were present during the MLA’s visits.