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SDRF Rescues 25-30 People After Storm Damages Floating Hutments in Tehri Garhwal

Around 25 to 30 people were rescued by the SDRF after floating hutments were damaged by a severe storm near Dobra-Chanti in Tehri Garhwal. The rescue operation was led by Sub-Inspector Narendra Rana, with the team using boats to safely evacuate individuals to Koti Colony. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for several districts, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds on May 4 and 5. Authorities have been directed to remain on high alert and regulate activities like trekking in vulnerable zones.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Storm: SDRF Rescues 25-30 from Damaged Floating Hutments

  • SDRF rescues 25-30 people from damaged floating hutments in Tehri Garhwal
  • Rescue led by Sub-Inspector Narendra Rana from Koti Colony post
  • IMD issues Orange Alert for May 4-5 for multiple Uttarakhand districts
  • Authorities directed to regulate trekking and keep rescue teams on standby
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Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 25-30 people after floating hutments damaged in storm near Dobra-Chanti in Tehri Garhwal

SDRF rescues 25-30 people after a severe storm damages floating hutments near Dobra-Chanti in Tehri Garhwal. IMD issues Orange Alert for several districts.

"Acting swiftly, the SDRF team carried out a rescue operation and safely evacuated around 25 to 30 individuals from the floating hutments. - SDRF Official"

Tehri Garhwal, May 3

Around 25 to 30 people were rescued after floating hutments were damaged by a severe storm near Dobra-Chanti in Tehri Garhwal, officials said.

According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Uttarakhand, the Disaster Control Room in Tehri Garhwal received information at around 7:45 pm on Saturday that several floating hutments in the lake near Dobra-Chanti area had been severely affected due to strong winds, raising fears that people were trapped.

Following the alert, an SDRF team from the Koti Colony post, led by Sub-Inspector Narendra Rana, immediately rushed to the site with necessary rescue equipment.

On reaching the location, the team found that the floating hutments had been severely damaged and swept away due to strong winds and the storm. Acting swiftly, the SDRF team carried out a rescue operation and safely evacuated around 25 to 30 individuals from the floating hutments. The rescued persons were then transported safely to Koti Colony using boats arranged by the Tourism Department.

Earlier on Saturday, the State Emergency Operations Centre also issued guidelines to all districts based on the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for May 4 and 5 for Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar, where thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds of 40-50 km/h are expected.

A separate Orange Alert for May 5 covers Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, while a Yellow Alert remains in place for other districts through May 6.

Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, stated that all districts have been instructed to remain on high alert.

Authorities have been directed to regulate trekking, increase monitoring in vulnerable zones, and keep rescue teams on standby. Agencies, including the National Highways, PWD, PMGSY, and BRO, have been ordered to ensure immediate road restoration in case of blockages.

- ANI

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Aditya G
Hats off to Sub-Inspector Narendra Rana and his team for this swift rescue operation! 🫡 25-30 lives saved in such challenging conditions. But honestly, we need stricter enforcement of weather warnings. Orange alert was already issued for May 4-5, and this happened on May 3 evening. I hope the administration reviews why people were in those hutments when a storm was predicted.
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Ryan S
Incredible response time from SDRF - 7:45 pm alert and they had a team on site immediately. Shows how far emergency services have come in India. Those floating hutments sound like a unique tourism attraction but clearly need better anchoring systems for weather like this. Glad everyone was evacuated to Koti Colony safely.
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Tanya I
Thank God all rescued! 🙏 But seriously, floating hutments in a storm-prone lake? Building codes and safety audits are urgently needed across Uttarakhand's tourist infrastructure. Every monsoon we see similar incidents. Also important that multiple departments - SDRF, Tourism, NHAI, PWD - are now on alert. Let's hope the orange alert days pass without further tragedy. Uttarakhand's beauty deserves better planning!

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