Himachal floods: Power and water supply remain hit in Manali; 2,000 persons evacuated from Kasol
Manali is the worst affected due to flash floods | Houses, land, and gardens destroyed | No net connectivity, electricity and water
Shimla, July 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said at least 50 per cent of the stranded tourists had been evacuated from the flood-hit regions.
"Our priority is to safely evacuate tourists and then focus on the restoration of electricity, power and water supply. The Deputy CM and other ministers are also taking care of the situation. We have evacuated around 50 per cent of the stranded tourists. Around Rs 4,000 crore worth of properties have been damaged", said Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. Earlier in the day, the CMO said 2,000 persons stranded in the Kasol area had been evacuated so far.
"So far, 2,000 people stranded in the Kasol area of Kullu district have been evacuated. On the way at one point named Dunkhara, there is a heavy landslide and one poclain and two machines have been deployed round the clock to clear the Kasol-Bhuntar road. A team of the district administration has reached Kasol. More than 2,200 vehicles have passed through Kullu from Manali, and food is being distributed to them at Ramshilla Chowk. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is closely monitoring the situation", the CMO statement said.
Earlier in the day, Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas and said the government was working hard to restore road transport and power supply. Incessant rain has led to flash floods and landslides, causing significant damage in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali.
Due to incessant rainfall in the region, many tourists have been stranded in Manali. Internet services and electricity supply have been disrupted due to the flood in the area.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said the flash floods had damaged the national highway and disrupted water and electricity supply.
"The Manali Vidhan Sabha constituency has suffered significant damage due to flash floods. Houses, land, and gardens have been destroyed, and the national highway is damaged due to flash floods. The link road adjacent to the bridge is also badly damaged. There is no net connectivity, electricity and water. We have made arrangements to provide food to the stranded tourists," Negi said.
Internet services and electricity supply have been disrupted due to the flood in the area.