On the said information, the rescue team from SDRF Corps Headquarters received information about 200 students being stranded on Tuesday morning and immediately rushed to the spot.
The Prime Minister and Home Minister assured the state of all possible assistance, emphasising that the Central Government stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.
The Chief Minister also inspected Kesarwala, Maldevta area, where a 100-meter-long road was washed away in Maldevta, Raipur, due to the heavy flow of water triggered by heavy rains in the Sahastradhara area of Dehradun district.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rains since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway and prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious near rivers and streams.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended their wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on his birthday, praising his role in accelerating the state's growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to officials, torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.
Heavy rainfall lashed Dehradun district on Monday night, causing the Tamsa river to swell and inundate the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city's most prominent shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday reviewed the arrangements in the Secretariat premises. During his visit, he also inspected the cleanliness system of the Secretariat.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that it is a matter of pride that the state has achieved the target of installing 40,000 solar rooftop plants by March 2027 under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, almost one and a half years ahead of schedule.