PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM to take stock of situation as heavy rain lashes state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Minister from Uttarakhand Ajay Bhatt and took stock of the situation arising due to heavy rainfall. Incessant rain is being experienced across the State. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain warning in most parts of the state.

PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM to take stock of situation as heavy rain lashes state

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand claimed 11 more lives in Nainital and Almora districts of Kumaon region today, taking the death toll in the rain incident to 16 in the state.
Rescue and Relief Operation is being carried out by the Army and NDRF along with District Administration. The help of Army helicopters is also being taken for relief work. Two helicopters will be deployed in Kumaon and one in Garhwal.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is conducting aerial inspection of areas affected by heavy rains. He will also conduct on-site inspection of the affected areas.
The Chief Minister said the State Government and Administration in the state is in full alert mode. Prime Minister Minister assured that all possible help would be given to the state.
Meanwhile, Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district and Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district is blocked at several places following landslides triggerd by heavy rain.

Published date : 19 Oct 2021 05:49PM