Cloudbursts and floods in Mandi district caused over 1,200 damaged houses and potentially over Rs 1,000 crore in losses. Relief efforts, including heavy machinery deployment, are ongoing. Negi refuted claims of blocked roads to Janjheli and criticized Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut for her actions, suggesting she contribute to relief efforts.
The Indian Army is aiding Himachal Pradesh's civil administration following flash floods. They've deployed relief columns, cleared access routes, and provided medical assistance, supplies, and communication via satellite phones. The Army is working with local authorities to reach isolated villages.
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra will run from July 15 to August 30. Registration, a medical certificate, and a Rs 200 green fee are mandatory. The yatra starts at Tangling village, with a possible route via Purbani Kanda depending on trail conditions. Medical and emergency services will be available.
Himachal Pradesh will seek central approval to resettle disaster victims on forest land. The state is planning a one-time settlement policy and a special relief package. Immediate relief of Rs 7 crore has been announced, with focus on damage assessment, road restoration, and compensation for losses.
Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister and Opposition Leader will jointly seek a special relief package from the Union Government for flood-affected areas. They visited the devastated Seraj Assembly constituency, assessed damage, and directed swift compensation, infrastructure repair, and resettlement efforts.
The College of Horticulture and Forestry in Thunag will relocate to Sundernagar due to recent disasters. Approximately 300 students are affected. The state awaits increased disaster relief funds from the Central Government and urges intervention from local BJP leaders. The minister also criticized MP Kangana Ranaut's disaster relief efforts.
Fall armyworm threatens maize crops in Solan. District and block-level committees are formed to help farmers monitor and control the pest. Officials will provide guidance and report weekly. Interventions include camps and collaboration with various groups.
Jai Ram Thakur assessed damage from cloudbursts in Seraj, estimating a loss of Rs 1,000 crore. He'll seek central government aid. He criticized slow road restoration and called for prefabricated houses before winter. He also highlighted the destruction of livelihoods and thanked rescue teams and NGOs.
Downpour in isolated areas as well as light to moderate rain continued at most places of the state during the past 24 hours
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