Himachal Pradesh: 21 Dead Due To Incessant Rains In Hill State, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Urges People To Stay Indoor

Nearly 21 people have died as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has requested people to stay indoors. Reportedly, seven people died after a cloudburst in the Solan district on August 13 night. Nine people lost their lives in a landslide at a Shiv Temple in Summer Hill area of Shimla city. 15 to 20 people were feared buried in two landslides in Shimla city, Deputy Commissioner of Shimla Aditya Negi told news agency PTI. As reported by ANI, six people were rescued after the cloudburst at Mamligh village of Kandaghat subdivision in Solan. Two houses and one cowshed were washed away, reported ANI. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief. Watch the video to know more.