Shimla, March 31 -- Himachal Pradesh government had identified 42 sites for dredging in Beas River to mitigate flood risks, specifically targeting the protection of Bhuntar airport and nearby residential areas, informed chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the budget session in assembly on Monday.

The matter was raised in the house by Dharampur MLA Chandershekhar on behalf of Manali MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also participated in the discussion. He asked when the dredging and channel improvement works-aimed at mitigating potential damage from the upcoming monsoon season-would be completed. Chandrashekhar further said stated that his own constituency is also facing the same issues and dredging operat...