5 killed due to cloudburst in Solan, orange alert in many districts

Shimla: In Himachal Pradesh, the monsoon has caused havoc with its arrival. Five people died tragically in the severe floods due to late night cloudburst in Arki area of ​​Solan district. This tragic incident took place in Mangu village of Arki, where a Khokha (temporary hut) was washed away in the strong current. All the five people who died were migrant laborers from Nepal who were working here.

According to the information, this incident happened late at night when all the laborers were sleeping in their hut. Suddenly after the cloudburst, the sharp debris and the flow of water engulfed their hut, which did not give anyone a chance to escape. Local administration and rescue teams have reached the spot.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep grief over this incident and has instructed the district administration to provide all possible help to the affected.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has given heavy rains, thunderstorms and strong winds in most parts of the state for the next 3-4 days. Orange alert Has issued Special precautions have been advised to take special precautions in districts like Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur. A bridge is also reported to be washed away in Lahaul-Spiti, so that its dangerous attitude can be gauged at the beginning of the monsoon. The administration has appealed to people and tourists not to go to the river drains and be cautious.