Avoid parking vehicles near dry or weak roadside trees during rain, strong winds: Himachal Police after dry tree fell over cars in Shimla
Shimla, July 6
A dry tree fell near Chamiana Road in Shimla on Monday, damaging four parked vehicles, while no injuries were reported in the incident, police said.
The Traffic Police said teams from the police and the concerned departments reached the spot immediately and initiated measures to remove the fallen tree and ensure smooth movement of traffic.
In a traffic advisory, the police urged motorists to avoid parking vehicles near dry or weak roadside trees during periods of rain and strong winds and appealed to commuters to cooperate with traffic personnel.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for five districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next two to three days, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, increased risk of landslides, flash floods, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and travel disruptions.
Speaking to ANI, IMD Himachal Pradesh Centre Head Shobhit Katiyar said on Monday. said the southwest monsoon will remain active across the state for at least the next week, with the most intense rainfall expected over the mid-hill and adjoining lower hill districts.
"The monsoon is expected to remain active across Himachal Pradesh for around the next one week. The mid-hill and adjoining lower hill regions are likely to receive widespread rainfall. We have issued an Orange Alert for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Solan districts for the next two to three days, where isolated places may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall," Katiyar said.
He said rainfall activity would continue beyond July 7, with isolated heavy showers likely between July 8 and July 10, while rainfall intensity is expected to increase again from July 11.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's unfortunate that four cars were damaged, but at least no one was hurt. The police acting quickly to remove the tree is commendable. However, I wish the local municipal department would proactively trim or remove dry trees before the monsoon. Prevention is better than crisis management, especially in tourist-heavy areas like Shimla.
I'm a resident of Shimla, and this is a common issue during monsoon. Many trees along Chamiana Road are old and have weak branches. The forest department should do a thorough check of all roadside trees before the rains begin. But the police advisory is good – it's better to find alternative parking spots than risk your car getting crushed. Common sense, but it's needed in writing sadly 🙏
I appreciate the police issuing a clear advisory. With the IMD's orange alert for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan, this is no ordinary rain. The risk of landslides and flash floods is real. Tourists heading to these areas should also heed warnings and avoid parking in vulnerable spots. Stay safe, everyone! 💪
It's good that the authorities are being proactive about this. But honestly, this kind of incident happens every year in hill stations. The real issue is that many trees are already diseased or dying due to climate change, and heavy rain just makes them fall. I think we need more awareness campaigns and regular tree health checkups before monsoon. That would reduce such incidents drastically. Still, good advisory from police 👏
I've been driving in Himachal for years. The roads are narrow and
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