Shimla, Sep 2 (PTI) Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap on Saturday urged Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to order a geological survey of rain and landslide-hit areas of his constituency and provide immediate relief to the displaced people.

Kashyap, the former state BJP chief, presented a memorandum to the governor apprising him of the loss and damage caused by the heavy rains, flash floods and landslides.

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He demanded the allotment of five 'biswa' land to the people rendered homeless and the arrangement of alternate shelters along with free food. The distribution should be done in a transparent manner to ensure that it reaches the affected families, he added.

A large number of roads are closed and immediate action is required to open them and restore vehicular traffic, Kashyap said.

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He said Doon, Nalagarh, Renuka, Nahan, Paonta Sahib, Chopal, Kotkhai, Rohroo and Theog areas have been severely hit a and survey of loss and damage should be done on a priority basis.

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