Shimla: The first monsoon rain in the capital city Shimla turned out to be a disaster for the people. Due to the torrential rain last night, Shimla has suffered heavy losses due to landslides. About eight vehicles have been damaged due to the rainas they were buried under the debris.
Damage has been caused at Malyana, Chamiyana, Bhakufar, Mini Kuftdhar and other places in the city. Many vehicles parked on the roadside in Chamiyana got buried under debris.
Landslides have caused damage at many places. In Bhakufar, stones have fallen on vehicles from the hill. Due to this, a vehicle parked on the roadside has been completely damaged.
The road to Mini Kuftdhar has turned into a drain due to debris, while due to the blockage of the drain near Charlie Villa near Oakover, the VIP area of the city, water has entered people’s houses, causing a lot of damage to the house.
Damage has also been caused in the city’s Idgah Colony. The road has been closed due to the collapse of the culvert. Traffic was affected due to stones and debris falling on Pagog road, while rainwater entered the houses on Junga road. A landslide has also occurred in Khalini.