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CM Dhami flagged off relief vehicles for Uttarkashi after flash floods devastated the region. Over 1,000 stranded pilgrims and locals have been successfully rescued so far. The state government announced six months of ration support and a rehabilitation committee for affected families. Emergency teams restored connectivity while medical teams and ambulances were deployed in Dharali.

Key Points: CM Dhami Flags Off Relief Vehicles for Uttarkashi Flood Victims

  • Over 1,000 pilgrims and locals rescued from Uttarkashi floods
  • Six-month ration aid announced for affected families
  • Bailey bridge construction underway to restore Harsil connectivity
  • Army, ITBP, and NDRF jointly conducted rescue operations
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off vehicles carrying rehabilitation, relief material for Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami dispatches aid for Uttarkashi flood victims after rescuing over 1,000 people.

"More than 1000 people have been rescued... All the injured have been shifted to hospitals. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, August 10

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday flagged off vehicles carrying rehabilitation and relief material to the disaster-affected areas of Uttarkashi from the CM residence in Dehradun.

A day earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that more than 1,000 people, including devotees and pilgrims from across the country, have been rescued after the recent flash floods and mudslides in the Uttarkashi district.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, CM Dhami asserted, "More than 1000 people have been rescued. All the devotees and pilgrims from all across the country, who were stuck there, have been rescued... All the injured people have been shifted to hospitals. Connectivity was completely destroyed in Harsil. It was restored there yesterday. A Bailey bridge will be installed by evening near Lachi Gad, which will help reconstruct roads till Harsil."

He added, "We have decided to provide affected families with rations for the next six months... A three-member committee is being formed under the chairmanship of the Revenue Secretary... They will see how the affected family can be rehabilitated and the extent of the loss incurred... We will also provide a relief package to those in need."

On Saturday, CM Dhami met state Governor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Gurmit Singh at Raj Bhavan in Dehradun to discuss ongoing relief work in Uttarkashi's Dharali and Harsil.

In a post on X, Dhami wrote, "I met the Honourable Governor @LtGenGurmit (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan. During this, we discussed the ongoing disaster relief operations in Dhrali and Harsil and the rehabilitation of the affected people."

Uttarakhand Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar said that doctors were treating patients in Dharali and that 28 ambulances had been stationed in the area for emergencies.

According to an official release, the Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF have rescued 816 civilians in Dharali and Harsil since the disaster struck.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the rescue efforts are commendable, why does this keep happening every monsoon? We need better disaster preparedness and infrastructure in Himalayan states. Just relief packages aren't enough - need long-term solutions!
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Arjun K
Salute to our Army, ITBP and NDRF teams! 👏 They're the real heroes working in dangerous conditions to save lives. The coordination between state and central forces is showing good results this time.
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Shreya B
My cousin was among the rescued pilgrims. Thank God for timely action! But government should also focus on medical facilities - 28 ambulances is good but need more doctors in remote areas.
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Vikram M
The three-member committee for rehabilitation is a positive step. Hope they assess damages properly and help rebuild lives. Uttarakhand needs special focus - both for development and environmental protection.
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Kavya N
As someone from Uttarakhand, I appreciate CM Dhami's hands-on approach. But request media to keep covering this after initial hype dies down. Rehabilitation takes months and people shouldn't be forgotten.

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