Himachal Pradesh Rains: Two People Die in Shimla Landslide, Death Toll Reaches 60; Educational Institutes Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Watch Video)
"A total of 60 people have died in the state so far due to incessant rainfall," he said. Sukhu also said that the state's educational institutes will be closed tomorrow. "Bodies are being recovered in the Summer Hill area as well. I request people to vacate their houses if any crack is developed," he added.
On Tuesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said two people died in a landslide incident in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area. "A total of 60 people have died in the state so far due to incessant rainfall," he said. Sukhu also said that the state's educational institutes will be closed tomorrow. "Bodies are being recovered in the Summer Hill area as well. I request people to vacate their houses if any crack is developed," he added. Himachal Pradesh Rain Fury: 5-10 People Fear Trapped After Houses Collapse in Shimla's Krishna Nagar Due to Landslide, Rescue Operation Underway (Watch Video).
Educational Institutes Will Be Closed Tomorrow
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says "Two people have lost their lives in the incident. A total of 60 people have died in the state so far due to incessant rainfall. Educational Instituted will be closed tomorrow. Bodies are being recovered in the Summer Hill… pic.twitter.com/YNpQc92aSR
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