There were casualties of at least ten persons and the concrete bridges and footbridges on the Kedarnath route were damaged due to heavy rainfall in the region. Uttarakhand State Disaster Minister Vinod Kumar Suman on Thursday.
‘All routes are open and only the pedestrian path to Kedarnath is blocked. We also have 100 other paths blocked; we are trying to open them,’ said the chief secretary.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited stricken areas on Thursday, holding a review meeting Works with National Emergency Operations Center officials which assessed efforts of relief in affected areas.
It was mentioned during that CM’s meeting all that rescue teams worked throughout the night due to heavy rain moving people to safe places. “We have received information about breakdown of life in many parts of the state. So, rescue teams will work 24 hours a day just in order to move peoples’ lives into safer locations”, he said.
The Chief Minister assured that he is constantly communicating with local administration and put on high alert teams of National Disaster Relief Force (national development fund) as well as National Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) in affected areas.
“I told officials to help those affected by heavy rains provide shelter for flooded rivers and ensure their safety from rising water levels. Everyone should be careful,” Dhami told reporters after a meeting It was added, He They informed us that The operation is being carried out for assistance To rescue mission Alone The worst hit areas such as Rambada, Bhimbali and Jakhaniyali
And with an understanding that from security point of view government would immediately release any funds required for evacuation of people from sensitive areas to safe places, conduct rescue operations construct as well rehabilitate”, the CM stressed.
At local level all District Magistrates are instructed not to wait but take immediate action upon receiving information about any disaster having regard public safety first without delay or equivocation.
The Uttarakhand government had previously issued safety advisories for Chardham pilgrims as the state anticipates heavy rainfall. As such, authorities requested devotees to delay their trip until weather conditions improve and stay in secure locations.
Lieutenant Governor Abhinav Kumar also advised pilgrims and devotees to be cautious and begin their journey only after a good rest. It is important to take shelter somewhere safe and follow the advice given by local authorities. “Most part of Uttarakhand is under heavy rain warning from the meteorological department While DGP said your safety first,” he added.
