The District Magistrate said that the path of the Yamuna River was partially blocked due to debris in the Gadgad Gadera area of Syanachatti in Barkot tehsil. Following this, the temporary lake formed here caused waterlogging in the surrounding area.
While talking to ANI, Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya said, "Our first priority is to remove river bed material so that the water level of the Yamuna River comes down. The bridge on the Yamuna River is safe. This is the current situation at Syanachatti"
Uttarkashi District Administration has alerted the residents of the district that some unknown persons are creating fake profiles similar to the name of District Magistrate Prashant Arya on social media, especially Facebook, and sending friend requests.
Relief and rescue efforts continue in flood-hit Dharali and Harshil, where nearly 400 people were evacuated Wednesday and 75 more rescued so far today, with a target of 300. Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya said one body has been recovered and 49 people remain missing.