Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey and District Magistrate Tehri Garhwal Mayur Dixit to carry out relief and rescue operations effectively in response to the damage caused by heavy rains and landslides in Bal Ganga and Budha
The disaster control room was notified at around 3 am today that the two were buried under the debris of a building at around 1:30 am due to a landslide.
The road near Paagalnala in the Joshimath area on the Badrinath National Highway is blocked due to debris after the landslide on Thursday. A video released by the Uttarakhand Police showed that the roads were blocked due to debris after the landslide in the area.
In response to the severe weather conditions and subsequent landslides in the Uttar Kannada district, the Indian Army has deployed its forces to assist in rescue operations.
After eight days of being stuck due to a road blockage in the Uttar Kannada region of Karanaraka, truck drivers staged a protest on Monday, demanding permission to leave the site after one side of the road was cleared.
"Kudos to the Kurung Kumey district police for their exceptional humanitarian service! During the recent landslides and road cuts, they ensured essential supplies reached affected villages like Chaching, Sarli, Palo, Raktepu, and more," Khandu said in a post on 'X'.
Following the disruption of traffic on NH 75 in Karnataka due to parts of the road being washed away by mudslides following heavy rains, Deputy Divisional Officer Sakleshpura Shruti, informed that nodal officers have been appointed to oversee the areas prone to landslides.
In response to the severe road connectivity disruptions caused by recent floods and landslides, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to assess the overall damage and strategize immediate restoration efforts across the state.