Uttarkashi floods Live Updates: Rescue operations underway in Uttarkashi; CM Dhami meets rescued people
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with people rescued from disaster-affected areas. Since Thursday morning, more than 65 people have been heli-rescued and brought to Matli, Uttarkashi. 'Officers have been directed to provide all possible assistance to those living in the affected areas. Essential supplies are being delivered to the affected areas through air services,' he said.
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