In a horrifying incident, several houses collapsed in the Krishna Nagar area in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla after a massive landslide occurred.
According to news reports, the landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon. The rescue operations are underway.
ANI shared a video of this incident on its official Twitter handle. In the video, we can see houses collapse in the landslide and hear people screaming. Now the video is going viral all over social media and the internet.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited Shimla’s Krishna Nagar for a spot inspection.
Two people have died in the incident,” claimed CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Bodies are also been recovered in the Summer Hill area. I ask that people leave their homes if a crack develops.
Furthermore, he added, all Educational Instituted will be closed tomorrow. So far, 60 people have died in the state as a result of the constant rain.
Video: Houses Collapsed in Shimla Landslide
#WATCH | Several houses collapsed in Krishna Nagar area in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla after a landslide took place. Rescue operation underway.
(Video Source: Local; confirmed by Police and administration) pic.twitter.com/qdYvR4C4fx
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
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 area as well. I request people to vacate their houses if any crack is developed.” ANI tweeted.
#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
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023
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