The death toll in the rain fury in Himachal Pradesh rose to 57 on Wednesday with the recovery of one more body from the debris of a collapsed Shiv temple near Summer Hill in Shimla.
The temple collapsed on Monday due to heavy rains, and at least 10 people are still feared buried under the debris. Rescue operations are still underway.
Heavy rains have battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, triggering landslides and other damage in several parts of the state.
In Shimla, two persons were killed and at least eight houses were razed to the ground in a landslide at Krishnanagar locality on Tuesday evening.
The Education department has ordered closure of all schools and colleges in the state on Wednesday due to inclement weather.
About 800 roads are blocked in the state and the losses suffered by the state since the onset of monsoon since June 24 has crossed Rs 7,200 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has urged the Centre to declare national calamity in Himachal Pradesh and release Rs 2,000 crore for restoration works.
