The Himalayan state has seen an increase in the frequency and severity of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, and torrential rainfall, leading to a significant loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, livelihoods, and environmental degradation, according to a recent meeting that Shah chaired.
According to a statement from the ministry of home affairs (MHA), Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the creation of a multi-sectoral central committee to investigate and address the rising frequency and severity of natural catastrophes in Himachal Pradesh.
According to the statement, the MHA formed a multi-sectoral central team to address these issues. The team included specialists from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune, the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Roorkee, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, and geologists.
Furthermore, the Union government has already sent an interministerial central team (IMCT) to conduct an on-the-spot, first-hand assessment of damages following floods, flash floods, and landslides that occurred in various parts of Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. From July 18 to 21, the IMCT will be traveling to the impacted regions of the hill state.
The MHA stated that the Union government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, supports the states fully and impartially during emergencies.
According to the statement, a high-level committee led by Shah has already approved ₹2,006.40 crore for Himachal Pradesh's recovery and reconstruction in areas hit by landslides, floods, and cloudbursts in 2023. The first installment of ₹451.44 crore was also released on July 7.