The Indian Army has launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand.
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190 people have been rescued from the Dharali area so far, following a devastating cloudburst that triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the area.
A massive rescue effort is being carried out in Dharali, with multiple agencies working in coordination, including the Army, NDRF, ITBP, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, and local administration.
CM Dhami Monitoring Situation
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday held a meeting with the officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at the camp office in Uttarkashi to review the ongoing rescue operation in Dharali.
Earlier on Wednesday, following the flash floods and landslides in the Dharali area of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Dhami visited the affected region and reviewed the relief and rescue efforts.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, both central and state agencies are working on a war footing to carry out relief and rescue operations in the area.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office stated that despite weather-related challenges, the Chief Minister reached the site and met with affected families. He also directed officials to ensure the timely delivery of relief materials and assistance.
PM Modi Spoke To Dhami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Dhami and took stock of the situation on Wednesday. He also assured all possible support from the central government.
The statement posted on X said, ”Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also spoke with Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone this morning to gather updated information on the natural disaster in the Dharali area and the ongoing relief and rescue operations.”
Relief Material Provided
According to the CMO, to expedite relief efforts, essential food items and relief materials were air-dropped in Dharali through two helicopters. The Chief Minister said that the government’s priority is to restore normalcy at the earliest and to ensure that aid reaches every affected individual.
”At the request of the state government, the Centre has deployed two Chinook and two MI-17 helicopters from Chandigarh, Sarsawa, and Agra. These helicopters are also being used to transport heavy machinery to restore road connectivity.”
The state Health Department has reserved beds at Doon Medical College, Coronation District Hospital, and AIIMS Rishikesh to treat the injured.
(With agency inputs)
