Sukhu urges people to adhere to advisories of district administration in wake of heavy rains
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has condoled the deaths of two persons during Manimahesh pilgrimage in Chamba district yesterday.
Expressing sympathies with the affected families, the Chief Minister said that State Government would provide all possible assistance in this hour of distress.
He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.
Manimahesh Yatra stands suspended for the time being due to bad weather conditions and even the District Commissioners of Pathankot and Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, has been requested to hold the pilgrims in their districts and adhere to the advisories till the weather gets back to normal.
The Chief Minister appealed to the people not to go near to the rivers and nullahs to avoid any mishap as the Meteorological Department has warned heavy rains during next 24 hours in the State. He said that people should follow the advisories issued by the district administrations from time to time.
Sh. Sukhu directed the district administrations to respond promptly in event of landslides, road blockages or flash floods so that people do not face any inconvenience besides ensuring proper flow of essential services to them.
