Himachal Pradesh on High Alert, Army Deployed as Cloudbursts Cause Widespread Devastation | ABP News
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01 Aug 2024 01:26 PM (IST)
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View In AppHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the army has been put on alert due to severe weather conditions in the state. An orange alert has been issued as heavy rainfall continues. Cloudbursts have occurred at three locations in Himachal Pradesh, leading to significant devastation. Two fatalities have been reported, and around 50 people are missing. The most severe impact has been in Rampur, Shimla district. Chief Minister Sukhu is en route to Rampur to oversee the situation. Rescue operations are underway, with teams from NDRF, SDRF, and ITBP actively working at the affected sites. Stay tuned for the latest updates only on ABP News.