By Admin 
Himachal Pradesh has been declared an disaster -hit state from today. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu announced this in the assembly. CM said that the monsoon was reactivated from August 21 in the state. Since then, there were many incidents of rain, cloudburst, landslides in different parts of the state.
CM said that during this time the most affected districts, Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Kangra, Hamirpur were there. He said, “The initial loss of 3 thousand 56 crores has been estimated. The most damage has been done to roads, bridges, water and electrical structures. ”
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act due to the tragedy caused by the disaster in the state by the government, instructions have also been issued to the districts, state and central government departments to restore relief and rescue operations, to restore war levels for reconstruction works of infrastructure.
Stop indiscriminate construction works- CM Sukhu
The Chief Minister said that the pain of all the hill states including Himachal is our shared pain. This is also a matter of national concern, not just geographical crisis. Because global warming is the most on the mountains. Consciousness and action in time are the biggest need today. I urge the Central Government to stop indiscriminate construction works. Because our mountains are not just a tourist destination, but pillars of life-protection.
CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that house, livestock and farming have suffered heavy damage in disaster. Our government is standing with the affected brothers and sisters in this difficult time. We are leaving no stone unturned in rehabilitation work.
What does it mean to be a disaster?
Being a disaster affected state means that the government has kept it in a special category, considering the condition of natural disasters serious. The state may get additional help and funds for relief and rehabilitation from the central government and other sources. Relief rescue operations, reconstruction and help of victims will be rapidly done.