Landslide in Himachal Pradesh leads to devastation
Massive landslides devastate Kullu, Himachal Pradesh as buildings collapse in Anni. However, no lives lost due to prior evacuation.
Landslide in Himachal Pradesh Kullu district has caused buildings to collapse
A series of rain-triggered landslides wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, causing multiple houses to collapse like a stack of cards. The landslide in Himachal Pradesh is a distressing incident. The collapse was captured on camera and was seen unfolding in the market area of Anni, a town situated 76 km away from the Kullu district headquarters. Thankfully, initial reports indicate that no lives were lost as the buildings had been evacuated a few days prior to the incident. The shocking video footage shows approximately eight to nine sizable structures crumbling near a bus stand.
VIDEO | Several buildings collapsed in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu due to rain-triggered landslides in the district. More details are awaited.
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 24, 2023
Read more:- Cloudburst Killed 1 And Injured 3 In Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal’s Rain and Landslides Chaos
Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with relentless rain, cloudbursts, and landslides over teh past few weeks. A fresh landslide struck Anni, resulting in the collapse of several buildings. The Kullu-Mandi Highway suffered damage, disconnecting the two areas, while numerous vehicles found themselves stranded. Shimla, another severely affected city recorded a rainfall of 190 mm in the past 24 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh for the next two days due to ongoing rainfall.
VIDEO | Several buildings collapsed in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu due to rain-triggered landslides in the district. More details are awaited.
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/hxDbYgzoQJ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 24, 2023
Read more:- Heavy Rainfall Triggers Devastation, Over 60 Deaths in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
In Himachal Pradesh more than 100 buildings have collapsed in Shimla alone, further amplifying the disaster. The region has witnessed a total of 2,022 fully damaged houses and 9,615 partially damaged houses due to monsoon-related incidents. An ancient Shiv Temple in Shimla’s renowned Summer Hill area also succumbed to the calamitous monsoon. Despite the grim circumstances, officials managed to evacuate buildings in the affected area beforehand, averting potential casualties.
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