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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Gujarat Woman Tears Dupatta, Ties It As Rakhi To Uttarakhand Chief Minister During Flood Inspection
A tourist from Gujarat tore a part of her dupatta and tied it to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's wrist during his inspection tour of the disaster-affected areas in Dharali, Uttarkashi. A video showing the woman tearing her dupatta, tying it as a rakhi and expressing gratitude for CM Dhami's efforts has been shared by news agency ANI. In Hindu tradition, a rakhi symbolises the bond of love, protection, and duty between brothers and sisters. #WATCH | Uttarkashi | On Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's arrival at Harsil, a woman tourist from Gujarat tore a part of her dupatta and tied a Rakhi on the CM's wrist, as a token of thanks and appreciation for his government's disaster relief operations. — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2025 While tying it, she told him, "For me, you are like Lord Krishna -- protecting not just me, but all the mothers and sisters here, like a true brother. You have been with us for three days, ensuring our safety and looking after our needs." #WATCH | Uttarkashi | On Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's arrival at Harsil, a woman tourist from Gujarat tore a part of her dupatta and tied a Rakhi on the CM's wrist, as a token of thanks and appreciation for his government's disaster relief operations. — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2025 The woman, Dhangauri Baroliya, from Isnapur, Ahmedabad, came with her family for a pilgrimage to Gangotri, according to ETV Bharat. On August 5, a severe cloudburst caused a sudden landslide and strong currents blocked the route, trapping her and her family. A cloudburst that impacted the upper watershed of the Kheer Ganga river caused a flash flood in the Dharali village in Uttarkashi, resulting in the death of at least five people. Plans are being made to evacuate the pilgrims stranded in the Gangotri Dham via the Nelong Valley, he said, adding, "All arrangements have been made and they will be evacuated very soon." At least 840 people have been rescued so far, and at least 50 are missing. In a Facebook post, CM Dhami wrote: "Reviewed the relief and rescue operations going on in Dharali in Uttarkashi this morning." With the help of Heli Seva, Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters, rescue operations have been carried out on a war footing since the morning, and people are being brought back safely, he added. In Dharali, flash floods destroyed buildings and carried people and vehicles away. Residents of neighbouring villages, like Mukhba, claim that the tragedy washed out more than half of their village.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Evacuation In Disaster-Hit Uttarkashi Underway, 566 Rescued So Far
Uttarkashi: Efforts to evacuate stranded pilgrims from disaster-hit Dharali village were stepped up on Friday, and 566 more people were rescued safely this morning, officials said. Rescue and relief operations are being carried out primarily via air, as the Gangotri National Highway and several motorable roads are damaged at many places. A total of 840 people have been safely rescued on the fourth day of rescue operations. At least 50 people are still missing, according to rescue officials. The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, however, has said 16 people are missing -- nine Army personnel and seven civilians. The district administration said on Tuesday that at least four people have died in the flash floods. But so far, only two bodies have been recovered. A total of 566 people were brought safely to the ITBP's Matli helipad on Friday morning, officials said, adding that 300 more people are to be rescued. Advanced equipment required to dredge through mounds of debris in Dharali in search of the missing is being flown to the spot with the help of helicopters. Two Chinook helicopters, two Mi-17s of the IAF, and eight choppers of the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) have been deployed. Food supplies are also being sent to the affected areas in helicopters, officials said. Rummaging through the debris in search of the missing is an uphill task as the rubble heaps at places are 50-60 feet high. With roads breached at various points, the thrust is on air support both for the evacuation of the stranded people and transporting food supplies and other essentials to the affected areas, an NDRF official said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been camping at the district headquarters in Uttarkashi for the past few days to keep a close eye on the ongoing rescue operations. In a post on Facebook, he said, "Reviewed the relief and rescue operations going on in Dharali in Uttarkashi this morning." With the help of Heli Seva, Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters, rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since the morning, and people are being brought back safely, he said. Necessary guidelines have been given to the officials on the restoration of roads, communication, electricity, and food supply. "We are trying to evacuate all the affected people safely and restore normal life as soon as possible," he said. He added that the central government is providing full cooperation for the rescue efforts. The chief minister has also decided to contribute an amount equal to a month of his salary towards disaster relief operations in Uttarkashi. Mr Dhami said the state government stands with the affected people at every step, and added that everyone should come together and help the victims in this difficult situation. He appealed to public representatives, officials, voluntary organisations, and common citizens to make monetary contributions to the ongoing relief work in the disaster-hit areas of the district as per their capacity. The flash floods in Dharali on Tuesday afternoon demolished buildings and swept away people and cars. According to residents of nearby villages, such as Mukhba, more than half of the village was washed out in the disaster. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, abounding in hotels, homestays, restaurants, and guest houses. In the rescue operations carried out so far, two bodies have been found while more than 50 are missing, including nine army personnel, officials engaged in rescue operations said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 566 rescued
Efforts to evacuate stranded pilgrims from disaster-hit Dharali village were stepped up on Friday, and 566 more people were rescued safely this morning, officials said. A total of 840 people have been safely rescued on the fourth day of rescue operations.(@15bnNdrf X) Rescue and relief operations are being carried out primarily via air as the Gangotri National Highway and several motorable roads are damaged at many places. A total of 840 people have been safely rescued on the fourth day of rescue operations. At least 50 people are still missing, according to rescue officials. The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, however, has said 16 people are missing -- nine Army personnel and seven civilians. The district administration said on Tuesday that at least four people have died in the flash floods. But so far only only two bodies have been recovered. A total of 566 people were brought safely to the ITBP's Matli helipad Friday morning, officials said, adding that 300 more people are to be rescued. Advanced equipment required to dredge through mounds of debris in Dharali in search of the missing are being flown to the spot with the help of helicopters. Two Chinook helicopters, two Mi-17s of the IAF and eight choppers of the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) have been deployed. Food supplies are also being sent to the affected areas in helicopters, officials said. Rummaging through the debris in search of the missing is an uphill task as the rubble heaps at places are 50-60 feet high. With roads breached at various points, the thrust is on air support both for the evacuation of the stranded people and transporting food supplies and other essentials to the affected areas, an NDRF official said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been camping at the district headquarters in Uttarkashi for the past few days to keep a close eye on the ongoing rescue operations. In a post on Facebook, he said, "Reviewed the relief and rescue operations going on in Dharali in Uttarkashi this morning." With the help of Heli Seva, Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters, rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since the morning and people are being brought back safely, he said. Necessary guidelines have been given to the officials on the restoration of roads, communication, electricity and food supply. "We are trying to evacuate all the affected people safely and restore normal life as soon as possible," he said. He added that the central government is providing full cooperation for the rescue efforts. The chief minister has also decided to contribute an amount equal to a month of his salary towards disaster relief operations in Uttarkashi. Also Read: Kedarnath to Uttarkashi: Seven deadly disasters that shook the Indian Himalayas Dhami said the state government stands with the affected people at every step, and added that everyone should come together and help the victims in this difficult situation. He appealed to public representatives, officials, voluntary organisations and common citizens to make monetary contributions to the ongoing relief work in the disaster-hit areas of the district as per their capacity. The flash floods in Dharali on Tuesday afternoon demolished buildings and swept away people and cars. According to residents of nearby villages, such as Mukhba, more than half of the village was washed out in the disaster. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, abounding in hotels, homestays, restaurants and guest houses. In the rescue operations carried out so far, two bodies have been found while more than 50 are missing, including nine army personnel, officials engaged in rescue operations said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 80 more rescued safely
Uttarkashi, Evacuation of stranded pilgrims from areas around the disaster-hit Dharali village continued on Friday, with authorities focusing on rescue and relief operations via air as the Gangotri National Highway and several rural motor roads are damaged at a number of points. Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 80 more rescued safely So far, 80 people have been brought safely to the ITBP's Matli helipad since the morning, an official said. Advanced equipment required to dredge through the mounds of debris in Dharali in search of the missing are being flown to the spot with the help of IAF's Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters and those of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority. Food supplies are also being sent to the affected areas in helicopters, officials said. Rummaging through the debris in search of the missing is an uphill task as the rubble heaps at places are 50-60 feet high. With roads breached at various points, the thrust is on air support both for the evacuation of the stranded people and transporting food supplies and other essentials to the affected areas, an NDRF official said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been camping at the district headquarters in Uttarkashi for the past few days to keep a close eye on the ongoing rescue operations. In a post on Facebook, he said, "Reviewed the relief and rescue operations going on in Dharali in Uttarkashi this morning." With the help of Heli Seva, Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters, rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since the morning and people are being brought back safely, he said. Necessary guidelines have been given to the officials on the restoration of roads, communication, electricity and food supply. "We are trying to evacuate all the affected people safely and restore normal life as soon as possible," he said. He added that the central government is providing full cooperation for the rescue efforts. The chief minister has also decided to contribute an amount equal to a month of his salary towards disaster relief operations in Uttarkashi. Dhami said the state government stands with the affected people at every step, and added that everyone should come together and help the victims in this difficult situation. He appealed to public representatives, officials, voluntary organisations and common citizens to make monetary contributions to the ongoing relief work in the disaster-hit areas of the district as per their capacity. The flash floods in Dharali on Tuesday afternoon demolished buildings and swept away people and cars. According to residents of nearby villages, such as Mukhba, more than half of the village was washed out in the disaster. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, abounding in hotels, homestays, restaurants and guest houses. In the rescue operations carried out so far, two bodies have been found while more than 50 are missing, including nine army personnel, officials engaged in rescue operations said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Evacuation of pilgrims underway in disaster-hit Uttarkashi, 6 more rescued safely
Evacuation of stranded pilgrims from areas around the disaster-hit Dharali village continued on Friday (August 8, 2025), with authorities focusing on rescue and relief operations via air as the Gangotri National Highway and several rural motor roads are damaged at a number of points. Six people have been brought safely to the ITBP's Matli helipad since the morning, an official said. Advanced equipment required to dredge through the mounds of debris in Dharali, in search of the missing, are being flown to the spot with the help of IAF's Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters and those of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority. Food supplies are also being sent to the affected areas in helicopters, officials said. With roads breached at various points, the thrust is on air support, an NDRF official said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been camping at the district headquarters in Uttarkashi for the past few days to keep a close eye on the ongoing rescue operations. In a post on Facebook, he said, "Reviewed the relief and rescue operations going on in Dharali in Uttarkashi this morning." With the help of Heli Seva, Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters, rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing since the morning and people are being brought back safely, he said. Dharali Flash Flood Rescue Ops, Uttarkashi | Lt Gen DG Misra, GOC Uttar Bharat Area, has been personally directing the rescue and relief operations on the ground since 6 Aug 25, in cloudburst-affected Dharali. Braving harsh weather and rugged terrain, Indian Army teams are… — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2025 Necessary guidelines have been given to the officials on the restoration of roads, communication, electricity and food supply. "We are trying to evacuate all the affected people safely and restore normal life as soon as possible," he said. He added that the central government is providing full cooperation for the rescue efforts.
