After the onset of monsoon, widespread rains started in the state – heavy rains disrupted life in various areas.

After the onset of monsoon, widespread rains have started in the state. During the last twenty-four hours, heavy rains have occurred in many parts of the state, due to which normal life has been thrown out of gear.

Since this morning, it is raining continuously in most of the areas. After this rain, the water level of river drains has increased and vehicles and flowers have also been damaged in many areas. Traffic is also being affected due to heavy rains.

Here in Sirmaur district as well, the river drains are in spate amid heavy rains.District Deputy Commissioner Sumit Khemta has appealed to the people to stay away from the river drains amid incessant rains.He also urged all the subdivisional officers at the sub-divisional level to Guidelines have been issued.

The Deputy Commissioner said that in the time of monsoon, because there is anticipation of flash floods etc., there is anticipation of cloud burst, which is the water level, which also increases a lot. Regarding we have also given instructions to SDM Kota that they have identified and empaneled their diverse team.

In case if there is a case of drowning then immediately he will requisition them and in case if there is any issue of drowning then he will take quick action on it.

Here on the Chandigarh Manali NH, near Devod, a Beldar of the Public Works Department, who was working yesterday, died due to stone falling from the hill. The deceased has been identified as Shiv Varadaj, a resident of Hathod.

As soon as the incident was reported, an ambulance reached the spot and he was taken to the zone hospital where he died. Confirming the matter, ASP Sagar Chand said that action has been initiated after registering the case.

Sudesh Kaushal, executive engineer of the Public Works Department Thalot, told that all possible help will be provided to the victim’s family by the department.

On the other hand, in Sirmaur district, heavy rains have been continuing for the last forty-eight hours. The administration has advised people to stay away from the Beas river due to the release of water from the Pando dam. Meanwhile, according to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is expected in Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi and Kullu in the next three hours. According to the director of Shimla Meteorological Centre, Surendra Pal, an orange alert has been issued for heavy rain with thunderstorms in many parts of the state today and tomorrow.

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