Torrential rains in Uttarakhand have caused landslides, road closures, and fatalities, severely impacting daily life and pilgrimage routes.
The body of a 17-year-old girl, who was swept away in a seasonal stream, was recovered in Dehradun, raising the death toll from the recent heavy rains in Uttarakhand to three. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected Kumaon region.
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides in several places, causing troubles to the residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took a review meeting with the officials.
The stretch located between Chamoli and Nandprayag near Pursari village is apparently sinking towards the Alaknanda River.
Seven labourers were present at the house when it collapsed in the night. Moments after the incident rescue teams rushed to the spot and rescued three persons.
The landslide occurred at 7 pm on August 7, stranding a huge number of vehicles along the route.
According to officials, parts of the road have collapsed in the landslide in the region.
Uttarakhand rains: The personnel of local police and SDRF have been carrying out massive search operations to find missing people.
Amit Shah sought details about the precautionary steps being taken by the state government in view of the heavy rain alert. At the time of the Kedarnath floods, Congress removed the then CM of state Vijay Bahuguna, added Rawat.
At least 11 trekkers out of 17 including tourists, porters and guides had lost their way and went missing on Monday in Uttarakhand due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather were reported dead on Friday. The Indian Air Force is conducting a massive rescue operation.
Out of a total of 65 rain-related deaths in Uttarakhand, 59 were reported from the Kumaon region alone.
Uttarakhand rains: Authorities say that the death toll could rise as people may be trapped under debris. According to the NDRF, over 1,300 people have now been evacuated.
Three days of incessant rains have left a trail of death and devastation in Uttarakhand killing 52 people, damaging roads, bridges and railway tracks besides destroying the standing crops.
The chief minister announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in rain-related incidents across the state over the last two days.
Three Army helicopters will soon arrive in the state to assist in relief and rescue operations, out of which, two are to be sent to Nainital district where heavy rains have caused massive damages, with houses collapsing in cloudbursts, landslides killing people and leaving many trapped in the rubble, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, after the alert, said on Sunday that all the police officials, SDRF, and other concerned personnel have been directed to remain on high alert.
Two bodies were recovered and a search operation was underway for those still missing.
A couple of cars also washed away after the Rani Pokhari Bridge collapsed on Dehradun Rishikesh Highway.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday and Thursday, which resulted in water logging and landslides at several places. According to the India Meteorological Department, the state is very likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the coming two to three days.
Landslides following heavy rainfall has blocked several motorways in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district.
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