Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended a program organised by the Uttarakhand Handloom and Handicrafts Development Council at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan in the Chief Minister's residence.
Dhami was speaking at a handicraft exhibition event in Dehradun and mentioned that the government is fully committed towards the rehabilitation works in the disaster-affected areas.
The Chief Minister inspected disaster-affected areas early in the day and issued necessary directions to officials for prompt relief and rescue operations.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in the Indian AI Summit organised by Dev Sanskriti University in Haridwar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on his birthday. PM Modi lauded CM Dhami's efforts towards the all-around development of the state and empowering the youth.
While addressing the event, CM Dhami stressed the continuous floods and landslides being faced by the state since August 5, which have resulted in a massive loss of lives, property and our resources.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Maldevta and Kesarwala areas in Dehradun district, which have been severely affected by heavy rainfall.
The Prime Minister and Home Minister assured the state of all possible assistance, emphasising that the Central Government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.
The Chief Minister also inspected Kesarwala, Maldevta area, where a 100-meter-long road was washed away in Maldevta, Raipur, due to the heavy flow of water triggered by heavy rains in the Sahastradhara area of Dehradun district.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended their wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on his birthday, praising his role in accelerating the state's growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to officials, torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.