Himachal CM Sukhu airlifts 9 stranded tourists in his chopper from Kinnaur's Sangla to Shimla; foreigners laud his efforts - Punjabi News

Published on: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:46 AM

Himachal CM Sukhu airlifts 9 stranded tourists in his chopper from Kinnaur’s Sangla to Shimla; foreigners laud his efforts

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Shimla, July 14

Foreign nationals on Thursday lauded Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu who airlifted nine stranded tourists in his chopper from Sangla to Shimla.

After assessing the damage caused due to rains and flash floods in Kullu, Mandi and Lahaul Spiti districts, Sukhu left for Sangla in Kinnaur where he met the affected families who suffered losses due to excessive rain triggering flash floods.

A few foreign nationals who were stuck in Sangla thanked the chief minister for the relief and rescue operations. “We were elated to see the head of the state personally overseeing rescue efforts,” said Taali from Israel and Helen and Chester from New Zealand.

Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also participated in the resue effort. They evacuated 118 people from Himachal amid the monsoon fury.