In-depth study needed to find reasons behind landslides: CM Sukhu
Shimla, July 3 -- Visiting the disaster-hit areas in Mandi, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh has called for an in-depth study to ascertain the reasons behind the landslides. Speaking to the media during the visit, he said, "Eight to 10 cloudburst in a single night has never been seen before. There is a need for both the central and the state governments to collectively study the cause of such incidents."
Sukhu visited the disaster-hit Syathi village of Laungani panchayat in Dharampur, Mandi, where he interacted with the families affected by the recent cloudbursts. As many as 61 people have been affected. The district administration has provided immediate assistance of Rs.1.70 lakh as financial aid, ration, tarpaulins and other relief material.
The CM also inspected Dharampur. Sukhu also conducted an aerial survey of the disaster-affected areas of Thunag and Janjehli in Mandi district. He distributed relief material to the affected on reaching Rain-Gallu helipad in Thunag where the road connectivity has been disrupted. Around 172 kits were distributed by chopper.
Former CM and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, who visited the disaster-affected areas of Kuklah and Bagsyad in his home assembly constituency, said, "There is neither electricity nor communication services in Seraj area for the last three days. It has become difficult to reach Thunag. The main road to Janjheli has completely collapsed." He said over 25 small and big bridges had collapsed in the area. "I have spoken to the Centre and demanded NDRF personnel and two helicopters of the Air Force for relief work. The home minister sent them immediately." Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri said priority is being given to restoring drinking water and sewerage services. 3,698 Jal Shakti schemes, including 2,786 drinking water schemes, 733 irrigation and 41 sewerage schemes, have been damaged....
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