Shimla Rain: Shiv Mandir collapses, 20 died and many trapped under the mud

Rains in Himachal Pradesh: More than 700 roads in the state were closed due to landslides due to the incessant rains.

Monsoon fur killed at least 50 people in Himachal Pradesh in two days, nine buried under the stones of the temple in Shimla. Heavy rains are expected across the state in the coming days.

Landslides at a Shiva temple in Shimla today killed 20 people and yesterday in Solan a violent storm killed a family of seven. Shimla City Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi told news agency PTI that it was feared that between 15 and 20 people were trapped in two landslides in Shimla city.

What Chief minister said:

He said that efforts are underway to free the prisoners. Mud and slush from the Faghli area landslides reportedly buried many homes.

“New news from Shimla, Shiv Mandir in Summer Hills collapsed due to heavy rain, 20 bodies have recovered so far. Local government is working hard to remove mud to save people going to jail. Om Shanti,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, a severe storm in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh killed a family of seven. Authorities saidThe dead were identified. Namely Harnam (38), Kamal Kishore (35), Hemlata ( 34 ), Rahul (14), Neha (12), Golu (8) and Raksha (12), Inspector General of Police, Solan, Gaurav Singh.Shimla Aditya Negi, director of operations, told PTI news agency that it is feared that between 20 and 25 people are buried in the two landslides and that rescue operations have begun.

The chief minister inspected the land slide site in the summer hill area and urged the people to avoid the hilly slides area and stay away from water.”Here (Simrasha) 20-25 people are trapped under the rocks.Restoration will begin as soon as the rains come. He said.

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