Making a suo motu assertion within the Home, Sukhu stated 10,000 out of the 15,000 pilgrims stranded en route Manimahesh in Chamba district have been rescued, and the scenario is being carefully monitored.
“The losses on account of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides have been estimated at Rs 3,560 crore. Most harm has been brought on to roads, bridges and water and energy provide programs. I've carried out an aerial survey (of the disaster-hit areas),” the chief minister stated.
The 25 km stretch of Chamba-Bharmour Nationwide Freeway and Chamba-Salooni-Padri-Jot street has been opened, and Manimahesh yatris from Jammu and Srinagar are being despatched by means of this route, Sukhu stated, including that he has been discussing aid and rescue operations with the Chamba district administration.
Giving particulars of the operations, Sukhu stated that work is happening in full swing to open the Kullu-Mandi Nationwide Freeway, whereas vegatables and fruits of farmers caught on the roads are being moved by means of the Kullu facet.
Energy provide has been restored at most locations, telecommunication hyperlinks have been mounted in all the Kullu district, whereas cell networks are being restored within the tribal Lahaul-Spiti district, Sukhu stated.The chief minister additionally stated that Indian Air Drive (IAF) helicopters airdropped ration in Keylong, whereas 5 sufferers, together with a baby and a pregnant lady, had been airlifted for therapy.
The Lahaul-Rohtang-Manali route has been opened, and cooked meals, dry ration, blankets, and sleeping baggage are being distributed to the affected individuals, he stated.