A cloudburst struck the Tharali area of Chamoli district late on Friday night, prompting immediate relief and rescue operations by the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams. Atleast one person has died and another has been missing since Friday, accor
Work of clearing the debris is currently underway while traffic has been stopped at a safe distance, Uttarkashi police has said. In Yamunotri NH, a tree fell on the highway near the Gyanoti location, with fire teams and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed 'deep grief' over the death of a young woman after she got buried under debris following cloudburst late Friday night in Tharali area of Chamoli district, said a press statement from CMO.
Visuals shared by the Uttarakhand Department of Information and Public Relations on X showed the river's water flowing just a few feet away from people's doorsteps, as the high currents wash away the dirt, and any loose debris coming in contact with it.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Chamoli public representatives on the cloudburst damage. He expressed grief and urged full cooperation with district authorities for relief and rescue, requesting the local MLA to stay on-site for inspection.
A cloudburst struck the Tharali area of Chamoli district late on Friday night, prompting immediate relief and rescue operations by the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams.
"Late last night, a tragic report of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration
"In view of heavy rainfall, tomorrow, 23 August (Saturday), all government, non-government, and private schools from classes 1 to 12, along with all Anganwadi centers, will remain closed in Pithoragarh district," the Uttarakhand DIPR mentioned in a post on X.
The efforts are being led by District Magistrate Prashant Arya, who has assured residents that the lake will be drained soon and all necessary safety measures are being taken.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday gave a big relief and gift to the doctors of the state as the medical officers of the Provincial Medical Services cadre will now be given the benefit of SD ACP, Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has issued orders in this regard, a s