Monsoon Fury Claims More Lives in Shimla Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rains in Shimla have led to three fatalities and substantial damage, with landslides disrupting essential services. The monsoon season has resulted in 320 deaths across Himachal Pradesh, causing widespread havoc and significant economic losses, prompting authorities to urge vigilance among residents.

In Shimla district, relentless heavy rains over the past 24 hours have claimed three lives and caused extensive property damage, officials announced on Monday. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) identified Junga tehsil and Kotkhai subdivision as the locations of the fatalities, underscoring the ongoing peril faced by residents.

Junga witnessed a tragic incident as a massive landslide obliterated a house, resulting in the deaths of Virender Kumar and his 10-year-old daughter, while his wife survived. In Kotkhai's Chol village, an elderly woman named Kalavati perished when a landslide collapsed her home. Locals attempted a rescue, but she succumbed to her injuries amid the devastation.

Heavy rainfall in Rohru subdivision triggered risks for three homes in Dayar Moli village, prompting the evacuation of families. With two cowsheds buried, livestock was also affected. Rising water levels in the Shikdi rivulet continue to elevate fears, as authorities call for caution amidst persistent weather warnings.

(With inputs from agencies.)