In Heavy Rainfall In Shimla 9 Killed After Temple Collapses

Excessive rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of over 700 roads in the state as landslides have been triggered by the continuous downpour.

Monsoon furry has claimed at least 29 lives in Himachal Pradesh in two days, with nine of them buried under the rubble of a temple in Shimla. The weather office has predicted heavy rain for the state over the next couple of days. Nine people were killed in a landslide at a Shiv Temple in Shimla city today, while seven members of a family died after a cloudburst in Solan late last night.

Weather forecast predicts prolonged heavy rainfall in the state.

Landslides result in 9 casualties at Shimla’s Shiv Temple; Solan’s cloudburst claims 7 lives.

Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi estimates 15-20 people trapped in dual Shimla landslides, rescue efforts ongoing.

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CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs comprehensive support for affected families.

The Chief Minister has urged people to “stay indoors” and avoid going near “landslide-prone” areas. He also requested tourists not to visit the state during this crisis. More than 700 roads have been closed in the state due to landlsides triggered by incessant rain, officials said, adding that a key stretch of the National Highway connecting Shimla and Chandigarh has been affected by recurring landslides, leaving several vehicles stranded along the highway.

Educational institutions closed, Post Graduate exams canceled for student safety amid downpour.

Heavy rains attributed to fresh Western Disturbance, affecting Himachal and Uttarakhand.

Weather projection signals intense rain in 9 districts, excluding Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti on Monday, with yellow warning for Tuesday.

Excessive rainfall tallies ₹7,000 crore losses, damaging 1,376 houses and partially affecting 7,935 in the state.

Since June 24, ongoing monsoon wreaks havoc, leading to over 260 fatalities in Himachal Pradesh.

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