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Shimla/Kullu,:- January 6 Hit by a devastating fire, the shelterless victims of Malana village are now facing nature's fury at its worst with heavy snowfall.
An early snowfall, which started around 7 am today, continued till late evening and nearly three-feet snow was recorded in the village during the day. Icy winds and extreme winter added to the discomfort of the villagers, even as some of houses reduced to ashes were still mouldering. What worsened conditions was the delay in arrival of relief measures.
The rescue and relief teams found it almost impossible to trek the six-km mountainous track to reach the village. The only way out for the families affected was either to take shelter with fellow villagers whose houses were saved or stay under the open sky...Read...
An early snowfall, which started around 7 am today, continued till late evening and nearly three-feet snow was recorded in the village during the day. Icy winds and extreme winter added to the discomfort of the villagers, even as some of houses reduced to ashes were still mouldering. What worsened conditions was the delay in arrival of relief measures.
The rescue and relief teams found it almost impossible to trek the six-km mountainous track to reach the village. The only way out for the families affected was either to take shelter with fellow villagers whose houses were saved or stay under the open sky...Read...