Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said five people were killed after a road collapsed due to heavy rains late on Monday night.
“Five persons have died due to road collapse triggered by heavy rains last night. Several panchayat link roads and district roads have been affected. Electricity as well as drinking water schemes have been affected in many parts. Now, we are trying to assess the damage caused by last night’s rain,” Sukhu said.
According to officials, several water supply schemes and power lines were also damaged across the state. Assessment of the losses is underway.
