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Normal life paralysed due to heavy rains HP's Hamirpur

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Press Trust of India Hamirpur

Normal life was badly hit in Himachal's Hamirpur district due to heavy rains for the past three days, officials said.

Sujanpur, Nadaun, Bhoranj areas of the district were worst hit.

The Beas river and its tributaries flowing through the district were in spate and the administration has directed the people not to go near the river.

Meanwhile, there was no drinking water supply for the people in various parts of the district as power supply was unavailable.

A spokesperson of the Irrigation-cum-Public health said that water supply would be restored once the situation comes under control.

An official spokesperson said that there was heavy loss to the crops.

 

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First Published: Sep 23 2018 | 4:30 PM IST

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