In view of heavy rains, all government, non-government, and private schools from classes 1 to 12, along with all Anganwadi centres, will remain closed in the Uttarkashi district on Thursday.
Speaking to ANI, AIIMS Rishikesh Director Meenu Singh said, "This incident is heartbreaking. Many people have been affected by it. We have made beds and other arrangements for all the patients who will come to AIIMS. Our nursing staff, doctors have been informed to take care of the patients.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on a state visit to India, expressed sympathy for Uttarakhand flood victims, honoured Mahatma Gandhi, and discussed defence, security, and business cooperation with Indian leaders, reaffirming the nations' longstanding friendship and shared rol
"Our foremost priority is to ensure that every tourist returns home safely and their families are assured of their well-being," said Pawar. He appealed to the families of the stranded to avoid panicking.
As many as 11 injured army personnel have been airlifted to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Hospital located in Matli area of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, said police on Wednesday.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a joint rescue and relief operation in response to a cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Uttarkashi's Harsil, which has left the region isolated.
In the aftermath of the massive flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand's Dharali area, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday visited the affected region and reviewed ongoing relief and rescue efforts.
Speaking to ANI, Chief Minister Dhami reaffirmed that both the Centre and the state government are fully committed to making arrangements for the victims of the incident, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also assured to provide all possible help.
At least 71 people, over half of them children, have died and 86 have been injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since late June, Dawn reported. Heavy monsoon rains have caused floods, landslides, and infrastructure collapse, with Swat district recording the highest num
Rescue operations are in full swing, with teams from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Indian Army working tirelessly to evacuate stranded individuals and locate the missing.