People trapped in the Dharali-Harsil disaster are being rescued through helicopters and brought to Matli helipad, from where arrangements have also been made to ensure their safe arrival at their destination.
Indian Air Force continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation on Friday in Uttarakhand after the devastating floods hit Dharali and Harsili.
As per the cumulative toll confirmed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the state has recorded 208 monsoon-related deaths so far. Of these, 112 deaths are linked directly to rain-triggered disasters like landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 96 fatalities have
The flash floods in Uttarakhand have brought unimaginable destruction, with survivors describing the disaster as a nightmare that will stay with them forever.
CM Yadav spoke with victims from Shivpuri, Guna, Damoh, Raisen and Chhindwara districts, inquiring about the arrangements made by the administration during the floods. The interaction was held from Samatva Bhavan at the Chief Minister's residence in Bhopal.
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Friday conducted search operations with the help of state-of-the-art equipment, including a victim locating camera, a thermal imaging camera, in the disaster-hit Dharali region to locate trapped individuals under the debris of the damag
The CM also extended greetings on Raksha Bandhan and stated that the festival was a symbol of mutual affection, trust, further stating that the festival was associated to rich, cultural traditions and had a historical significance.
The Uttarakhand government on Friday informed that 566 people have been evacuated till noon from disaster-hit areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district, where massive flash floods disrupted normal life.
Amid the devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides in Dharali area of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has remained on ground zero for the past three days, closely monitoring the ongoing relief and rescue efforts.
In a statement issued by DHCBA President, Senior Advocate N Hariharan, the association conveyed its solidarity with those impacted, particularly in light of the tragic events in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, earlier this week.