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Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya has directed agencies to regulate Yamuna River flow after debris partially blocked its path. The blockage in Gadgad Gadera area has created a temporary lake causing local waterlogging issues. Administration is using heavy machinery to widen the lake mouth and deepen the river channel. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand government has requested ₹5702 crore from the center for monsoon damage compensation and future infrastructure protection.

Key Points: Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya Orders Yamuna River Flow Regulation

  • Yamuna River partially blocked by debris in Gadgad Gadera area
  • Temporary lake formation causing waterlogging in surrounding areas
  • JCB and Poklane machines deployed for river channelization
  • Uttarakhand seeks ₹5702 crore central aid for monsoon damage
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Ensure all necessary arrangements to regulate Yamuna river flow: Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya

Uttarkashi DM directs agencies to clear Yamuna debris blockage in Gadgad Gadera. Administration works to prevent flooding as state seeks ₹5702 crore disaster relief.

"Efforts are being continuously made by various agencies to increase the drainage by widening the mouth of the lake - Prashant Arya"

Uttarkashi, September 5

Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Friday directed the concerned agency to ensure all necessary arrangements so that the flow of the Yamuna River can be regulated, which was partially blocked due to debris.

The District Magistrate said that the path of the Yamuna River was partially blocked due to debris in the Gadgad Gadera area of Syanachatti in Barkot tehsil. Following this, the temporary lake formed here caused waterlogging in the surrounding area.

"Efforts are being continuously made by various agencies of the administration to increase the drainage by widening the mouth of the lake and to deepen the river path by removing the deposition brought by the river. JCB, Poklane, and necessary machines are working on the spot to channelise the river," the Uttarkashi DM said.

He directed the agencies to ensure all necessary arrangements to regulate the river flow by removing the silt deposited in the lake as soon as possible and to smooth the flow of the river by removing the debris deposited from the part with maximum deposition as much as possible through machines.

Currently, the water of the river is below the Syanachatti bridge.

Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government's disaster management department on Thursday requested the centre to provide special assistance of Rs 5,702.15 crore to compensate for the damage caused during this year's monsoon and to prevent possible damage to infrastructure structures in future.

In this regard, Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman has sent a detailed memorandum to the Additional Secretary, Disaster Management Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Suman informed that due to the natural disaster this year, the Public Works Department (PWD) and public roads have suffered direct damage of approximately Rs 1,163.84 crore.

The damages to the Irrigation Department's assets are approximately Rs 266.65 crore, followed by Rs 123.17 crore of damage to the assets of the Energy Department, Rs 4.57 crore of damage to the Health Department, and Rs 68.28 crore of damage to the assets of the School Education Department.

Moreover, damages of Rs 9.04 crore have occurred to the Higher Education Department's assets, followed by Rs 2.55 crore damage to the Fisheries Department's assets, the Rural Development Department Rs 65.50 crore, the Urban Development Department Rs 4 crore, the Animal Husbandry Department Rs 23.06 crore and other departmental assets Rs 213.46 crore.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The financial damage numbers are staggering! Over 5700 crore requested from center? This shows how vulnerable our hill states are to climate change impacts. Need better disaster preparedness.
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Priya S
DM Prashant Arya seems to be handling the situation well. But why does this keep happening every monsoon? We need permanent solutions, not just temporary arrangements.
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Vikram M
The breakdown of department-wise damages is eye-opening. PWD and roads taking the biggest hit at ₹1163 crore! This affects connectivity and daily life in the hills tremendously.
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Aman W
Hope the central government approves the funds quickly. Uttarakhand faces these challenges every year and deserves support. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️
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Nisha Z
While immediate action is good, we need better watershed management and afforestation in the Himalayas. These band-aid solutions won't work in long term. Nature is giving us warnings.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the detailed accounting of damages across departments. Shows how natural disasters impact every aspect of governance and public services.

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