Landslide-hit Himachal eyes AI early warning system
"The state govt is prioritising disaster preparedness. A comprehensive roadmap is being developed in collaboration with the Centre to install an AI-based early warning system," said Singh, warning that strict action will be taken against uncontrolled excavation during road construction.
"Unscientific cutting of hills during highway constructions must be avoided. The state govt is serious about this issue and has raised it with National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
Development should not cause destruction. There should be sustainable development," said Singh.
Himachal continued to be battered by flash floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rain for a second day on Wednesday. Over 250 roads are blocked, large areas are in darkness, and water supply lies disrupted.
There is little chance of respite as the Met office has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on July 31 in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts.
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Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked near Pandoh in the morning but was later reopened. A portion of the highway caved in at Kainchi Mod near Pandoh. This patch of the highway was recently rebuilt after being washed away in the floods of 2023.
"We have suggested to NHAI that highway traffic between Mandi and Kullu should be diverted through alternate routes during monsoon. We are already working to upgrade the alternate link roads of Mandi-Kamand-Bajaura and Pandoh-Chailchowk," said Singh.
The death toll in Himachal stood at 170 on Wednesday, and the total loss rose to nearly Rs 1,600 crore. Mandi district accounts for the highest number of those killed (35) and blocked roads (193 of 289).
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