Shimla, September 5
A major landslide in the Dhalli area of Shimla today disrupted vehicular movement for some time, but no loss of human life or property has been reported.
The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the last two days. No person was hurt or vehicle damaged despite the fact that the incident took place in peak hours in the evening. Though the landslide has not caused any threat to the houses located near the Dhalli tunnel, if rains continue, these could be in danger.
The state has been witnessing landslides and uprooting of trees because of the incessant rains. In many cases, including in Vikasnagar, vehicles were damaged. So far, a total of 355 persons have lost their lives since the onset of the monsoon from June 13. The total loss on account of damage caused to public property by rain has been pegged at Rs 95,570.89 crore.
The maximum damage has been caused to the Public Works Department with an estimated loss of Rs 56,807.80 crore to roads and bridges, Rs 27,288.20 crore to the Irrigation and Public Health Department, Rs 462.60 crore to the Power Department, Rs 4565.44 crore to the agriculture sector, Rs 2887.57 crore to the horticulture sector and Rs 850.47 crore to the Urban Development Department. — TNS
Courtesy: Tribune News Service