A disastrous cloudburst in Uttarkashi district has triggered a large -scale flash floods and landslides, causing widespread destruction in Dharli and dry top areas.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and rescue operations with Indian Army teams are in full swing, and the Indian Army makes tireless efforts to vacate and trapped the trapped persons.
ITBP spokesperson, Kamlesh Kamal provided an update on the ongoing efforts, stating, “Five ITBP teams meet with 130 people are in Dharli. More than 100 people have reached there soon, and they have still recovered a body. The operation will gain momentum…”
He further said, “Yesterday, we came to know that on the route of Kinnar, there was a single wooden maxi-shift bridge that was washed. We learned in the initial stage that around 100 people were stranded … By this morning, 413 people have been safely rescued.
Mohsin Shahedi, Dig, NDRF expanded the seriousness of the situation, saying, “According to the information received, four people have lost their lives and more than 50 people have been reported to be missing. Flash floods have also been reported at two places in Harsil and happy tops. For road blockage at many places, teams are facing difficulties.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached zero zero and met the locals, which is the site of Dharli Claudbst and Madslide, causing significant damage to homes and other buildings.
Earlier today, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held an disaster management meeting at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assess CloudBust and Flash Flood at Dharli, Uttarkashi.
Dhami also visited Joshiyada Helipad in Uttarkashi and assessed recent cloudbursts. He conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas to review the loss and ongoing relief efforts. Rescue and relief operations are going on with full support from the state and central governments. (AI)
