Himachal Cloudburst: All Incoming Flights to Dharamshala Airport Cancelled; Amit Shah Dials CM Thakur | TOP Developments

Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter and informed that he has spoken with the State CM Jai Ram Thakur on the ongoing issue and also assured that a team of NDRF has been deployed for a rescue mission in the hill state which is on its way.

Shimla: Incessant rains triggered cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. While an incident of cloudburst was reported in Dharamshala triggering a flood-like situation, the national highway near Jhakri in Rampur area of Shimla district was blocked following heavy rainfall. Taking cognizance of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that the situation in Himachal Pradesh is being closely monitored. “Authorities are working with the State Government. All possible support is being extended. I pray for the safety of those in affected areas,” he said

Here Are The Top Developments:

1. The situation in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains is being closely monitored. Authorities are working with the State Government. All possible support is being extended. I pray for the safety of those in affected areas: PM Narendra Modi
2. Home Minister Amit Shah has deployed NDRF teams to provide immediate relief in flood-affected areas in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Spoke to CM Jairam Thakur to learn about the situation. I request party workers to extend their help in affected areas: BJP chief JP Nadda
3. Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter and informed that he has spoken with the State CM Jai Ram Thakur on the ongoing issue and also assured that a team of NDRF has been deployed for a rescue mission in the hill state which is on its way.
   

   हिमाचल प्रदेश में तेज बारिश से आयी प्राकृतिक आपदा के संबंध में मैंने मुख्यमंत्री श्री @jairamthakurbjp जी से बात की है। राहत कार्यों के लिए NDRF की टीमें शीघ्र वहाँ पहुँच रही हैं। गृह मंत्रालय स्थिति को निरंतर मॉनिटर कर रहा है। केंद्र की ओर से हिमाचल को हर संभव मदद दी जाएगी।

   — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 12, 2021

4. After the report from Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) District Magistrate that help is needed, 2 teams of NDRF left for Bhagsu Nag in Shahpur division. The team is about to reach. 5-10 teams of NDRF are on standby in Nurpur that’s close to Kangra, ANI reported.
5. According to Dharamshala airport’s traffic in-charge Gaurav Kumar, all incoming flights to the airport have been cancelled due to inclement weather and heavy rains in the region.
6. Two persons were reported missing in Kangra district after heavy rains and flash floods, Deputy Commissioner Nipun Jindal informed. “We can’t say it’s a cloud burst in Bhagsu Nag but initially, it’s a flash flood case due to heavy rain,” the Deputy Commissioner said.
7. Heavy rain lashed Kangra district, 58 km from Dharamshala, and hotels in the area have reported heavy damage. Besides Kangra, several other districts in Himachal Pradesh have also witnessed heavy rain after days of hot weather.
8. “So far, no casualty reported in Dharamshala flash flood. All the Deputy Commissioners and SPs have been ordered to stay alert and keep regulating tourist places. I appeal to all the tourists to avoid visiting high-risk areas,” Jai Ram Thakur said.

Here Are The Highlights: 

8.00 pm: 

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Several vehicles were stranded on both sides of NH3 in Lahaul Spiti due to flash flood in a nalla following heavy rainfall. The district Police, BRO and local administration teams undertook restoration work to clear the route. pic.twitter.com/0iwHgkfIgJ

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2021

7.30 pm: Home Minister Amit Shah has deployed NDRF teams to provide immediate relief in flood-affected areas in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Spoke to CM Jairam Thakur to learn about the situation. I request party workers to extend their help in affected areas: BJP chief JP Nadda

7.00 pm: According to Dharamshala airport’s traffic in-charge Gaurav Kumar, all incoming flights to the airport have been cancelled due to inclement weather and heavy rains in the region.

6.30 pm: “People are requested to postpone their travel plans to Dharamshala to avoid any inconvenience,” the Deputy Commissioner of Kangra posted on their official Twitter account.

6.05 pm: The situation in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains is being closely monitored. Authorities are working with the State Government. All possible support is being extended. I pray for the safety of those in affected areas: PM Narendra Modi

6.00 pm: Heartfelt thanks to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on behalf of people of the state for sending teams of NDRF for relief work & dealing with natural calamities in the state. Our govt is also doing everything possible to deal with this situation: Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur

6.00 pm: Gratitude on behalf of all people of the state for cooperation being provided by PM to Himachal Pradesh in this difficult moment. It’s a matter of relief for people of state to get the support of PM in natural calamity caused by heavy rains in Himachal: Himachal Pradesh CM

5.45 pm: 

Himachal Pradesh: NH-3 blocked at Pandoh area of Mandi district, due to a landslide. pic.twitter.com/k2hEwLqp7H

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2021

5.30 pm: 

Himachal Pradesh: Road from Mandi to Kullu blocked due to a landslide, Mandi-Kataula road also blocked. pic.twitter.com/xI5nSwBv57

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2021

According to the reports, heavy rain lashed Kangra district, 58 km from Dharamshala, and hotels in the area have reported heavy damage. Besides Kangra, several other districts in Himachal Pradesh have also witnessed heavy rain after days of hot weather.

Watch Video:

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood in Dharamshala earlier today. Vehicles stuck & submerged in water while people struggle to walk on the road. Visuals from the Bhagsu Nag area. pic.twitter.com/Oz6gAK3xHw

— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 2021

Speaking to news agency ANI, CM Jai Ram Thakur said, “So far, no casualty reported in Dharamshala flash flood. All the Deputy Commissioners and SPs have been ordered to stay alert and keep regulating tourist places. I appeal to all the tourists to avoid visiting high-risk areas.”