Himachal Pradesh Faces Road Blocks, Political Controversy Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains and landslides have blocked over 580 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with restoration efforts focused in Mandi and Kullu districts. A political controversy has also erupted involving allegations against NHAI officials. Minister Vikramaditya Singh urges caution among residents as restoration work continues.
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The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department is grappling with over 580 road blockages across the state as intense rainfall and landslides wreak havoc, according to Minister Vikramaditya Singh. He reported ongoing restoration work in the hardest-hit areas of Mandi and Kullu over the past 24 hours.
With Siraj, Karsog, and Sarkaghat bearing the brunt of the rainfall, pre-stored modular bridges in Dharamshala, Mandi, Kullu, and Shimla are slated for deployment once weather conditions improve. Singh warns residents to limit travel to essential trips only, as district commissioners release local advisories tailored to the developing situation.
Relief efforts are bolstered by State Police, PWD, SDRF, and NDRF teams. Amidst focus on restoration, controversy looms as allegations surface against NHAI officials concerning a building collapse in Shimla. Simultaneously, political tensions rise with criticism of Rajeev Bindal's re-election as the Himachal BJP chief, a move Singh labels undemocratic.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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