Shimla, August 22: Rescue and restoration efforts are underway after multiple landslides hit Shimla on Wednesday following incessant rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. According to the district administration, at least 20 bodies have been recovered from the rubble and search operations are underway. The Shimla District Administration held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the situation and begin road restoration.
"We convened a meeting today due to the landslides and damaged roads. All concerned departments were called together to discuss the transportation system and road restoration. The Superintending Engineer (PWD) has provided a restoration plan, and geologists will assess the situation. A report will be submitted for the restoration of these roads," said Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. Shimla Landslide: Massive Landslide Strikes Summer Hill Area, Rescue Operation Underway (Watch Video).
"As for the Rampur floods in Samej areas, search operations have not yet yielded full results. We have recovered 20 bodies out of 33; the search will continue. The bodies were found floating in the Sutlej River, and five locations along the riverbank are being monitored. Major damage occurred in the Samej and Taklech areas earlier. Restoration efforts are ongoing," added Kashyap. Himachal Pradesh: Five-Story Building Collapses After Landslide in Shimla; Video Goes Viral.
The multiple landslides in Shimla majorly affected Boilouganj, Chaura Maidan, and MLA Crossing. The road connecting Chaura Maidan, Boilouganj, and MLA Crossing was severely damaged. "During the last two days, landslides have occurred at several locations in the capital city. The road connecting Boilouganj is now impassable due to the landslides, and we have redirected traffic from BoilouganjUnderway+Amidst+Ongoing+Search+Operations&via=latestly" title="Tweet">