Himachal: 2 killed, 2 children injured as house collapses in Sirmaur
Sirmaur, August 13
Two people were killed, and two children were seriously injured after a residential house collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, the District Disaster Management Authority said.
According to the DDMA's situation report, the incident occurred near Didag in Rajgarh subdivision on Wednesday afternoon when the residential house of Bhim Singh, a resident of Chhichhadiya, Mauza PC Didag, suddenly collapsed.
Four people were trapped inside the house and were subsequently rescued with the help of local villagers, the report said.
The deceased have been identified as Nirmala, wife of Bhim Singh, aged 60, and Pooja, daughter of Bhim Singh, aged 32.
Two children, identified as Kumari Heera, daughter of Pooja, aged two, and Abhiyana, daughter of Arun, son of Bhim Singh, aged two, sustained major injuries in the incident.
As per the report, both injured children were taken to Civil Hospital, Rajgarh, where they are undergoing treatment.
In a report, the DDMA said that no person was reported missing or stranded in the incident and no cattle loss was reported. As per the report, no damage to public works, electricity infrastructure or other property was reported.
The information regarding the incident was received from the Village Revenue Officer (VRO), Didag, under Rajgarh Tehsil and Sub-Division. The official added that further necessary action is being taken by the district administration.
Further investigation is still ongoing.
Heavy monsoon rains continued to disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh, with over 70 people losing their lives and 204 roads remaining blocked in rain-related disasters and cumulative damage to public property crossing Rs 910 crore over the past 43 days, according to the official report.
The latest data from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), covering the period from June 30 to August 11, reflected the extensive impact of the monsoon across the hill state, with roads, power infrastructure, water supply systems and private property bearing the brunt of repeated heavy rainfall, landslides, cloudbursts and other weather-related incidents.
As many as 204 roads are currently blocked across the state, including two national highways, NH-154 and NH-21. Mandi is the worst-affected district, with 80 roads closed.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartbreaking to see a 60-year-old mother and 32-year-old daughter lose their lives like this. And those two little girls, just 2 years old each, fighting for their lives in hospital 😢. Where is our disaster management system when we need it most? The hills are our lifeline and they're being destroyed by these rains.
It's concerning how our mountain infrastructure is crumbling. 204 roads blocked including national highways, and 80 in Mandi alone! With 910 crore in damages, we need to think about long-term solutions. Building more resilient homes and proper drainage systems in these hill areas should be a priority. Praying for the injured children's recovery 🙏
I visited Himachal last year and fell in love with its beauty. It's tragic to see the devastation this monsoon has brought. The resilience of the local people is remarkable, but they need more support from both state and central governments. Hope the two children recover fully.
Living in the hills is getting riskier every year due to unplanned construction and deforestation. While we mourn this tragedy, we must also ask: are we doing enough to adapt to climate change? Building codes need to be stricter, and we need early warning systems for these hilly regions. My condolences to the bereaved family.
The local villagers who rescued the trapped victims are the real heroes here 👏. But we can't keep relying on community efforts alone. The government must compensate the family properly and take action to prevent such incidents. Also, with 43 days of monsoon damage, it's clear we need a
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