SHIMLA: A severe landslide has occurred near the bus stand in Anni Town, Kulu. Images of buildings collapsing in this morning's landslide have emerged.
Rescue operations are underway to save those trapped beneath the collapsed buildings. The NDRF and police are actively involved in the rescue efforts. A red alert has been issued for four districts of the state due to heavy rains. The districts under red alert are Chamba, Kulu, Shimla and Mandi0 while an orange alert has been issued for other districts.
Disturbing visuals emerge from Anni, Kullu, depicting a massive commercial building collapsing amidst a devastating landslide.
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It's noteworthy that the administration had identified the risk and successfully evacuated the building two days prior. pic.twitter.com/cGAf0pPtGd
In this year alone, 2,022 houses have been completely destroyed and 9,615 houses have been partially damaged due to the heavy rains. Additionally, 113 landslides have been reported. The monsoon has claimed 224 lives so far.