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According to experts, slopes in Himachal have become highly vulnerable to landslides due to cutting of rocks at the foothills and the lack of proper drainage system, and high intensity rainfall is making the things worse for the state.
Disaster management department data reveals a concerning six-fold increase in major landslides in 2022. This year, there have been 117 significant landslides, marking a rise from the 16 incidents recorded in 2020
The state is currently witnessing its second spell of torrential downpour which began last Sunday.
The Education department had ordered closure of all schools and colleges in the state on Wednesday due to inclement weather and the Himachal Pradesh University has suspended teaching activities till August 19
The most casualties were reported from Shiv temple in Summerhill locality of Shimla where nine people were killed and several others feared after a landslide struck