Rain fury: PM Modi to visit flood-affected states; to review situation | India News

PM Modi to visit flood-affected states

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the lately flood-affected states and review the situation, reported information company ANI citing authorities sources.Relentless monsoon rains throughout Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana have killed greater than 500 individuals this season, with recent landslides, flash floods and collapsing homes claiming dozens of lives prior to now two days. Highways stay blocked, rivers are flowing above hazard marks, crops have been flattened, and 1000’s are stranded because the area faces one among its worst climate disasters in many years.Himachal Pradesh has been reeling underneath a devastating monsoon, with widespread destruction reported throughout all 12 districts. Data from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) exhibits that 355 individuals have died since June 20, 194 in rain-related incidents reminiscent of landslides, flash floods, drowning, and lightning strikes, and 161 in highway accidents. Another 416 individuals have been injured, whereas 49 stay lacking. Among the worst-hit districts are Mandi with 58 deaths, Kangra (50), Chamba (43), Shimla (38), and Kullu (31).