The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey of Mandi and Kullu before reaching Kangra, where he was briefed on the flood and landslide situation by state officials and leaders.
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 370 deaths, losses worth ₹4,122 crore, and widespread damage to roads, houses, power and water supply due to cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the PM for relaxation in forest laws for landless disaster victims and called for a sustainable development model for hill states amid rising climate challenges.