Union Minister Savitri Thakur Visits Disaster-Affected Himachal

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

In a statement issued here, the MoWCD stated that the Minister inspected several locations along the Kullu–Manali route, covering Vaishno Mata Temple, Sabzi Mandi (Bandrol), Raison, Dholu 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.

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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, the release added.