Woman killed as heavy rain lashes Palampur

Palampur, May 26
A woman was killed and six others were injured when heavy rain, accompanied by high-velocity wind and hail storm, lashed upper and lower areas of the Palampur region last night causing extensive damage to fruit and other crops in the valley. Most of the rivulets of Palampur were in spate because of heavy rain in the high hills.
According to reports, a woman, who was crossing small rivulets near Sulaha, was washed away by the strong currents. Her body was recovered 1 km downstream. In another incident, six persons were injured when heavy rain and flash floods lashed their village near Nanao. All were referred to Tanda Medical College for treatment.
Besides, in Bhawarna, Sulaha and Paror areas, flood water entered many houses resulting in extensive damage. In Bhawarna water of the Kirpal Chand Kuhal entered several houses as it was blocked at many points. Local residents blamed the Irrigation and Public Department for poor maintenance of the kuhal.
Telecommunication services and power supply were also hit. In many parts region the power supply was restored this morning.
Talking to mediapersons here today, SDM, Palampur, Ashish Singhmar said necessary financial assistance was being given to the affected families. He said revenue officers had been asked to submit an estimate of the loss to his office immediately. The SDM also visited the affected villages to have spot assessment of the loss.

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