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Heavy Rain Batters Shimla: Landslides, Road Damage Prompt Urgent Repairs

Heavy Rain Batters Shimla: Landslides, Road Damage Prompt Urgent Repairs
Heavy Rain Batters Shimla: Road Damages, Houses Collapse, SMC Begins Urgent Repairs · republicworld.com

It rained very heavily in a city called Shimla in India.

The weather office told everyone to be careful because the heavy rain could cause danger.

The rain caused parts of the hills to slide down, which is called a landslide.

One road near a cemetery got blocked by a landslide.

In another area called Vikas Nagar, part of the road broke, and a house nearby became unsafe.

A man named Prem Sagar said his family had to leave their home because it was dangerous.

Some people said they had told city workers about the problems earlier, but nobody fixed them in time.

Families said water leaked into their homes and they were scared and could not sleep.

The leader of the city, Mayor Surinder Chauhan, visited the area and started repair work right away.

He said the repairs should be finished within one to two weeks so people can be safe again.

Key facts

Weather alert
Orange alert for heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh issued by the India Meteorological Department
Rainfall period
Continuous rain over the past 24 hours
Affected areas
Cemetery area of Sanjauli and Vikas Nagar, Shimla
Incidents
Landslide blocking cemetery road; road giving way in Vikas Nagar
Displaced residents
Prem Sagar's family temporarily shifted out of their at-risk house
Repair timeline
Emergency work expected to be completed within seven to 10 days
Response authority
Shimla Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Surinder Chauhan
Preparedness measures
Drains, nallahs and water channels cleared as part of monsoon preparedness

Quotes

Surinder Chauhan

Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation

“This is the main road of lower Vikas Nagar. The road was constructed with a lot of effort and heavy vehicles have been using it. Heavy machinery is also parked here. I had written to the authorities and requested them to take action, but no action was taken.”
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“I started the work immediately and obtained approval for emergency works. The contractor has also been engaged. My colleagues and staff are present here.”
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