Shimla MC seeks aid for monsoon damages

Shimla Municipal Corporation has sought a financial assistance of Rs 6.5 crore from the State Disaster Management Authority to cope with the losses it suffered during this monsoon. “We have written a letter to the State Disaster Management Authority, seeking Rs 6.5 crore for carrying out repair works following the damages we have suffered due to heavy rains this monsoon,” said MC Commissioner Ashish Kohli.

Incidentally, as per Metrological Department, Shimla district has received 732.3 mm rain till date against the normal rain of 537 mm.