Monsoon Awards a Loss of 2,900 Crore to Himachal Pradesh

Kinnaur also received snow along with the rain, affecting the daily lives of people. The affected are waiting for the government to come with rescue aid. 4,377 roads connecting all districts in the state are completely damaged and transport has been put on hold in the state. The main stretch of the national highway from Wangtu to Sumdo is said to be completely washed away.   

Singh also stated, "During this calamity in the state, my government has done its best to provide immediate succor to affected regions and people. Funds to the tune of Rs 129.24 crore were released to various departments and the deputy commissioners to provide immediate relief and carry out restoration works. A detailed memorandum of losses seeking liberal financial support from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) has been submitted to the Centre and a central team for assessment of losses has already visited the state from July 23 to 25".

Countering Singh’s statement, opposition leader Prem Kumar Dhumal questioned over the ruling party’s capability in handling state. He also points that the state did not take immediate measures at the time of the floods and rain.