To take stock of the situation arisen due to the incessant rains and landslides, wreaking havoc in the State, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over a review meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority, (SDMA) from Nadaun, and gave necessary directions to the authorities.
He said that nature’s fury has tragically claimed the lives of 17 persons besides causing extensive damage to the roads, power transformers, electric sub-stations and numerous water supply schemes by throwing normal life out of gear in various parts of the State and an initial estimate of loss ranging from Rs 3000 crore to Rs 4000 crore, the release stated.