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IN PHOTOS: Indian Air Force airlifts stranded people, death toll rises in Himachal Pradesh

Updated On: 16 August, 2023 03:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

In the aftermath of the landslides in Shimla, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday airlifted 18 army soldiers in a single sortie, the official said. The death toll in the rain fury in Himachal Pradesh rose to 57 on Wednesday with the body of a woman being pulled out of the debris of a collapsed Shiv temple near Summer Hill here, officials said. Pics/PTI

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Indian Air Force personnel conduct rescue operation to save stranded residents in flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh. Pics/PTI

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Indian Air Force personnel conduct rescue operation to save stranded residents in flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh. Pics/PTI
A Chinook helicopter of Western Air Command airlifted 18 Indian Army personnel and a 3-Ton Mini Dozer in a single sortie for rescue efforts in areas affected by landslides near Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, Indian Air Force said on Tuesday

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A Chinook helicopter of Western Air Command airlifted 18 Indian Army personnel and a 3-Ton Mini Dozer in a single sortie for rescue efforts in areas affected by landslides near Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, Indian Air Force said on Tuesday

Incessant rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of Himachal Pradesh that have been witnessing heavy downpours for the past few weeks resulting in damage to buildings and properties

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Incessant rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of Himachal Pradesh that have been witnessing heavy downpours for the past few weeks resulting in damage to buildings and properties

On Tuesday, five to seven houses collapsed in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area following a landslide

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On Tuesday, five to seven houses collapsed in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area following a landslide

According to officials, some residents are feared trapped inside the debris. NDRF, SDRF, and State Police officials started the rescue operation

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According to officials, some residents are feared trapped inside the debris. NDRF, SDRF, and State Police officials started the rescue operation

Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi said, Our primary focus is to rescue more and more people. One casualty has been reported so far. All agencies are working to rescue people. Around 10-15 houses have been vacated and shifted to safe places. Loss of property is yet to be ascertained

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Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi said, Our primary focus is to rescue more and more people. One casualty has been reported so far. All agencies are working to rescue people. Around 10-15 houses have been vacated and shifted to safe places. Loss of property is yet to be ascertained

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