Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday said that the state is in a very serious condition after constantly being hit by floods and the rains.
Governor Shukla said that the current damage assessment will be done after a visit of a special team from the Centre.
While speaking to media, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said, “The condition of Himachal Pradesh is very serious. Currently, I cannot say much about the damage state has suffered as a special team from the Centre will visit the state and investigate the situation. They will submit their reports and I will instruct DCs to submit their own reports on the damages. The state has suffered huge losses in terms of life and property.
Earlier the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a ‘moderate to high risk’ alert predicting flash floods occurrence in five districts of Himachal Pradesh till July 17.
“Moderate to high risk” of flash food over a few watersheds and neighbourhoods of Chamba, Kangra, Sirmaour, Shimla and Kullu districts till July 17,” a bulletin issued by IMD said.