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Union Minister Savitri Thakur conducted a thorough inspection of flood and landslide-affected areas along the Kullu-Manali route. She visited multiple damaged sites including Vaishno Mata Temple, Raison, and several critical nala areas that suffered extensive road damage. The minister interacted with affected families and reviewed ongoing relief measures being implemented on war footing. Himachal Pradesh continues to face severe monsoon impacts with 574 roads blocked and 386 deaths reported since June.

Key Points: Savitri Thakur Inspects Himachal Flood Landslide Damage in Kullu-Manali

  • Minister inspected Kullu-Manali route covering 15+ flood-damaged locations
  • 574 roads remain blocked across Himachal with 386 monsoon deaths reported
  • Central government and NHAI working to restore critical road connectivity
  • Kullu and Mandi worst-hit districts with 174 and 166 roads disrupted respectively
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Union Minister Savitri Thakur inspects flood, landslide-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh

Union Minister Savitri Thakur visits Himachal's flood-hit areas, reviews relief efforts as state reports 574 roads blocked and 386 monsoon deaths since June.

"Repair and reconstruction of damaged roads are being undertaken on a war footing - National Highways Authority of India"

Shimla, September 13

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, visited various regions of Himachal Pradesh affected by recent natural disasters, including sudden floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, as per a release.

The Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu-Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dohlu Nala, Fozal Nala, Duada Vihal, Jatehar Vihal (Patlikuhal), Nalsu Nala, Manalsu Nala, Solang, Palchang, Samahan, Bahang and the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Mile areas situated on the banks of the Beas River.

These regions had suffered extensive damage to road connectivity due to heavy rainfall and landslides.

With the continuous efforts of the central government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), repair and reconstruction of damaged roads are being undertaken on a war footing to restore traffic movement and provide early relief to the affected population.

During the visit, Thakur interacted with affected families, listened to their concerns, and reviewed the progress of ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures.

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an unforgiving monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming massive disruption to public utilities across the state.

As of 10:00 am on September 13, a total of 574 roads remain blocked, 389 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 333 water supply schemes are out of order following fresh spells of rain and landslides in the last 24 hours.

The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year's monsoon has reached 386 since June 20. Of these, 218 deaths are directly attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, house collapses and drowning, while 168 deaths occurred in road accidents, which spiked sharply due to slippery conditions and damaged hill highways.

District-wise, Kullu and Mandi are among the worst-hit in terms of road blockages, with 174 and 166 routes disrupted, respectively. In Shimla district, 48 roads remain closed, while Kangra reported 45, Chamba 44 and Sirmaur 28. Major national highways have also been hit -- including stretches of NH-03 (Manali-Keylong), NH-305 (Anni-Jalori) and NH-503A (Una region) -- cutting off connectivity to high-altitude valleys and tourist hubs.

- ANI

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Priya S
386 lives lost is heartbreaking. These hill states need better disaster management infrastructure. Just repairing roads isn't enough - we need long-term solutions for climate resilience.
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Michael C
Visiting as a tourist last month, I saw the devastation firsthand. The local people are incredibly resilient but they need sustained support. Hope the government continues the relief efforts beyond just photo ops.
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Ananya R
My relatives in Kullu have been without proper road connectivity for weeks. While the minister's visit is appreciated, we need concrete action plans and faster execution. Basic amenities should be restored urgently.
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Sarah B
The scale of damage to infrastructure is massive - 574 roads blocked! This will impact tourism and local economy for months. Need both immediate relief and better planning for future monsoons.
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Vikram M
Hope the repair work considers better engineering standards this time. Every year we see the same roads getting washed away. Time for more permanent solutions with proper drainage systems.

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