STATE GOVT CALLS IN ARMY AND NDRF TO HELP WITH RESCUE AND RELIEF EFFORTS

Heavy rains have caused widespread damage in Himachal Pradesh, with 20 people dead and billions of rupees in infrastructure losses. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several districts, indicating that there is an increased risk of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.

The rains have triggered landslides, caused power outages, blocked roads, and damaged bridges. Tourists have been stranded in parts of the state, and the state government has called in the Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to help with rescue and relief efforts.

The rains are expected to continue for the next few days, and the IMD has warned of further damage to infrastructure and loss of life. People in affected areas are advised to take precautions and stay safe.

The state government has set up control rooms in all affected districts to coordinate relief and rescue efforts. People can contact the control rooms for help.

The rains have caused widespread devastation in Himachal Pradesh, and the full extent of the damage is still not known. However, the state government has assured that all necessary help will be provided to those affected by the rains.