Shimla, Aug. 1 -- A deodar tree uprooted by heavy rain blocked the road near Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's official residence, Oak Over, in Shimla on Saturday evening, as persistent monsoon showers continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh.

The road was blocked after the tree fell on the stretch adjacent to Oak Over. Restoration work was initiated immediately, and authorities were working to clear the route.

Speaking to ANI, Sheenam Kataria, local councillor of Shimla's Banmore area, said the incident was reported at around 4 pm and expressed concern over the condition of several other trees in the vicinity.

"I received information around 4 pm that two trees had fallen near Oak Over Park. Around ten days ago, a...