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NDTV
4 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
NDTV Ground Report From Uttarakhand Army Camp Where 9 Are Missing
Broken asbestos sheets, upturned cars, boulders all around present the grim picture of an Army camp devastated by the Uttarakhand flash floods. Two cloudbursts on Tuesday that led to flash floods - one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area near Dharali caused widespread destruction. Dharali is just 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil, which remains cut off due to multiple landslides and road breaches. As rescue operations in the flash floods-ravaged Uttarkashi entered the third day on Thursday, the Army said 70 people have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing. Nine Army personnel -- one junior commissioned officer and eight jawans -- are also reported missing, it said. According to officials, at least four people have been killed in the disaster. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to carry out relief and rescue operations in disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi. The state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple agencies. According to the Uttarakhand Police, the people rescued under the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were brought from Harshil to Jollygrant Airport, Dehradun, on Thursday by a Chinook helicopter. Medical check-ups are being conducted for all the evacuees at the airport. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Pauri Garhwal today to meet those who were rescued from disaster-hit areas of the district. "190 people were rescued immediately on the same day... So far, 274 people have been rescued... Food supplies are being sent there... Army personnel are engaged in rescue operations...," the Chief Minister said today. The state government has urged people to avoid travel to sensitive zones and is closely monitoring dam levels to prevent further escalation. The hill state's fragile terrain has further intensified the crisis, with the Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Ganga rivers flowing above danger levels. Deadly floods and landslides are common during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change, coupled with urbanisation, is increasing their frequency and severity. Torrential monsoon rains have hampered rescue efforts, with communication limited and phone lines damaged.
India.com
4 days ago
- Climate
- India.com
IAF Steps In For Relief Ops In Flood-Hit Uttarkashi
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to carry out relief and rescue operations in disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi district, following a severe cloudburst and mudslide that left several people stranded near Dharali village. The state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple agencies. Two cloudbursts on Tuesday, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area near Dharali, caused widespread destruction, with Dharali bearing the brunt. So far, 274 people have been rescued from Dharali, with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), along with ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and local volunteers engaged in a joint rescue and relief operation to search for the missing. Three civilian deaths have been confirmed so far, while over 50 people are still reported missing, as per the administration. Meanwhile, Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Pauri Garhwal today to meet those who were rescued from disaster-hit areas of the district. The Chief Minister assured the survivors that rescue and relief operations were underway at full speed with the support of the Army personnel. Speaking to mediapersons during his visit, CM Dhami said, "This disaster has caused a lot of damage. The entire area has been devastated. A cloudburst occurred here, and heavy rainfall took place... The road has been completely affected by landslides." The Chief Minister shared details of the rescue efforts, saying, "190 people were rescued immediately on the same day... So far, 274 people have been rescued... Food supplies are being sent there... Army personnel are engaged in rescue operations..." Relief and rescue operations are continuing on a war footing, with the joint efforts from the Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP and other relief agencies. According to the Uttarakhand Police, the people rescued under the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were brought from Harshil to Jollygrant Airport, Dehradun, on Thursday by a Chinook helicopter. Medical check-ups are being conducted for all the evacuees at the airport. Earlier today, CM Dhami also visited Sainji village and disaster-affected areas, meeting locals and assuring them of all possible help. He reviewed the relief and rescue operations from ground Dhami reached the disaster-affected area within 24 hours of the disaster. The CM also visited a hospital in Uttarkashi to meet people affected by the recent natural disaster. He inquired about their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure proper treatment for all victims.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits disaster-affected areas
Uttarakhand UM Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI image) PAURI GARHWAL: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Sainji village and disaster-affected areas on Thursday, meeting locals and assuring them of all possible help. During his visit, CM Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations from ground zero. CM Dhami reached the disaster-affected area within 24 hours of the disaster. The CM also visited a hospital in Uttarkashi to meet people affected by the recent natural disaster. During his visit, he inquired about their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure proper treatment for all victims. Additionally, the Uttarakhand government informed that 274 individuals, stranded in Gangotri and other areas, have been safely evacuated to Harshil. The group comprises 131 people from Gujarat, 123 from Maharashtra, 21 from Madhya Pradesh, 12 from Uttar Pradesh, 6 from Rajasthan, seven from Delhi, five from Assam, five from Karnataka, three from Telangana, and one from Punjab. All are reported safe and are being transported to Uttarkashi or Dehradun. According to the Uttarakhand Police, the people rescued under the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were brought from Harshil to Jollygrant Airport, Dehradun, on Thursday by Chinook helicopter. Medical check-ups are being conducted for all the evacuees at the airport. Relief and rescue operations are continuing on a war footing, with the joint efforts from the Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP and other relief agencies. Earlier, CM Dhami visited the Matli Helipad in Uttarkashi district, where he met individuals airlifted from the flood-affected Dharali village. The evacuees were rescued as part of a coordinated multi-agency operation involving the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local authorities. The chief minister interacted with those brought to safety and assured them of all possible assistance from the state government. He also spoke with personnel from the administration, NDRF, and SDRF teams preparing for further rescue missions in the region. The Uttarakhand government informed ANI that the evacuation efforts began early Thursday morning. By 9:30 am, a total of 44 people had been rescued from Dharali and Harsil and transported to Matli by ITBP helicopters. The rescued individuals are being moved to safer locations where they will receive medical attention and shelter. Among those rescued was an injured person, who was airlifted to Matli for immediate medical assistance. In Rudraprayag district, incessant rainfall forced the suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra throughout Tuesday. According to Rudraprayag Police, pilgrims returning from the Kedarnath Dham were safely assisted by police and SDRF teams. Authorities cleared the obstructed route between Gaurikund and Sonprayag, allowing pilgrims to be safely escorted to secure locations. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand chief secretary Anand Vardhan is closely monitoring the situation and ongoing rescue operations from the State Emergency Operations Centre. The state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple agencies. Earlier in the day, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) DIG Gambhir Singh Chauhan said that helicopter services have been deployed to evacuate those trapped. Multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, NDRF, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and local administration, are coordinating efforts both on the ground and in the air. "We have four teams, but since all the roads have been blocked and damaged, they couldn't reach Dharali. Yesterday, 35 personnel were able to reach via helicopters. With the helicopter services beginning, the to-and-fro movement of personnel and evacuees has begun. There was a communication issue as well, but since this morning, our satellite phones have been working. State administration, army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and even local people are helping each other in the search and rescue operations," Chauhan said. On Wednesday, around 190 people were rescued from Dharali following a devastating cloudburst that triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the area, with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), along with ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and local volunteers engaged in a joint rescue and relief operation to search for the missing. The rescue and relief operations in the affected areas are in full swing.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Dharali-Harsil road connectivity to be restored within 3 days after cloudburst damage: BRO Chief
Synopsis Following a cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation is working to restore connectivity to Dharali and Harsil, tackling landslides and a damaged bridge. Connectivity is expected to be restored soon. 274 stranded individuals have been safely evacuated from Gangotri and other areas, with relief operations continuing. PTI Uttarkashi: Search and rescue operation underway following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst, in Uttarkashi. Following a devastating cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Thursday launched swift efforts to restore road and bridge connectivity to the affected areas of Dharali and Director General Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan said that four major landslide points and a damaged bridge are being tackled, with connectivity expected to be restored soon and bridge work likely to begin by to ANI, Srinivasan said, "After the cloudburst and heavy rainfall following it, the distance from here to Dharali is approximately 96 km, and there are four major slide points throughout the route, and one bridge has been destroyed. For the past two days, BRO personnel and machinery have been deployed, and efforts are underway to restore the roads. We expect that connectivity will be restored in a few hours. Bridge stores have already been loaded, and our jawans are ready. As soon as the road connectivity is restored, they will rush to start the construction of the bridge by tonight... We hope to launch the bridge in a day.""In the next three days, we will be able to open the road to Harsil and restore connectivity. The road connecting Harsil to Dharali is currently underwater. We can either restore the old road or carve out a fresh one; both options are open," he in the day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited a hospital in Uttarkashi to meet people affected by the recent natural disaster. During his visit, he inquired about their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure proper treatment for all victims. The Uttarakhand government informed that 274 individuals, stranded in Gangotri and other areas, have been safely evacuated to Harshil. The group comprises 131 people from Gujarat, 123 from Maharashtra, 21 from Madhya Pradesh, 12 from Uttar Pradesh, 6 from Rajasthan, seven from Delhi, five from Assam, five from Karnataka, three from Telangana, and one from Punjab. All are reported safe and are being transported to Uttarkashi or according to the Uttarakhand Police, the people rescued under the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were brought from Harshil to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, on Thursday by Chinook helicopter. Medical check-ups are being conducted for all the evacuees at the and rescue operations are continuing on a war footing, with the joint efforts from the Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP and other relief CM Dhami visited the Matli Helipad in the Uttarkashi district, where he met individuals airlifted from the flood-affected Dharali village.
News18
4 days ago
- General
- News18
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits disaster-affected areas
Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) [India] August 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Sainji village and disaster-affected areas on Thursday, meeting locals and assuring them of all possible help. During his visit, CM Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations from ground zero. CM Dhami reached the disaster-affected area within 24 hours of the CM also visited a hospital in Uttarkashi to meet people affected by the recent natural disaster. During his visit, he inquired about their well-being and instructed doctors to ensure proper treatment for all the Uttarakhand government informed ANI that 274 individuals, stranded in Gangotri and other areas, have been safely evacuated to Harshil. The group comprises 131 people from Gujarat, 123 from Maharashtra, 21 from Madhya Pradesh, 12 from Uttar Pradesh, 6 from Rajasthan, seven from Delhi, five from Assam, five from Karnataka, three from Telangana, and one from Punjab. All are reported safe and are being transported to Uttarkashi or to the Uttarakhand Police, the people rescued under the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were brought from Harshil to Jollygrant Airport, Dehradun, on Thursday by Chinook helicopter. Medical check-ups are being conducted for all the evacuees at the and rescue operations are continuing on a war footing, with the joint efforts from the Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP and other relief CM Dhami visited the Matli Helipad in Uttarkashi district, where he met individuals airlifted from the flood-affected Dharali village. The evacuees were rescued as part of a coordinated multi-agency operation involving the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local Chief Minister interacted with those brought to safety and assured them of all possible assistance from the state government. He also spoke with personnel from the administration, NDRF, and SDRF teams preparing for further rescue missions in the Uttarakhand government informed ANI that the evacuation efforts began early Thursday morning. By 9:30 am, a total of 44 people had been rescued from Dharali and Harsil and transported to Matli by ITBP helicopters. The rescued individuals are being moved to safer locations where they will receive medical attention and those rescued was an injured person, who was airlifted to Matli for immediate medical Rudraprayag district, incessant rainfall forced the suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra throughout Tuesday. According to Rudraprayag Police, pilgrims returning from the Kedarnath Dham were safely assisted by police and SDRF teams. Authorities cleared the obstructed route between Gaurikund and Sonprayag, allowing pilgrims to be safely escorted to secure Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan is closely monitoring the situation and ongoing rescue operations from the State Emergency Operations state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple in the day, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) DIG Gambhir Singh Chauhan said that helicopter services have been deployed to evacuate those trapped. Multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, NDRF, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and local administration, are coordinating efforts both on the ground and in the air.'We have four teams, but since all the roads have been blocked and damaged, they couldn't reach Dharali. Yesterday, 35 personnel were able to reach via helicopters. With the helicopter services beginning, the to-and-fro movement of personnel and evacuees has begun. There was a communication issue as well, but since this morning, our satellite phones have been working. State administration, army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and even local people are helping each other in the search and rescue operations," Chauhan Wednesday, around 190 people were rescued from Dharali following a devastating cloudburst that triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the area, with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), along with ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and local volunteers engaged in a joint rescue and relief operation to search for the missing. The rescue and relief operations in the affected areas are in full swing. (ANI)
