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Chief Minister Dhami personally inspected the disaster-affected Nandanagar area and met with victims. The cloudburst has resulted in seven fatalities and left several injured. Rescue operations continue for two missing individuals with multiple agencies involved. The government is providing essential supplies and shelter to those affected by the tragedy.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Meets Chamoli Cloudburst Victims Assures Support

  • Seven fatalities confirmed with 11 injured treated in local hospitals
  • 45 buildings and 15 cow shelters damaged in cloudburst aftermath
  • Rescue teams including NDRF and SDRF continue search for missing persons
  • Government providing shelter and essential supplies via helicopter deliveries
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Chamoli cloudburst victims, assures full support

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visits Chamoli cloudburst site, meets victims and assures full government support as rescue operations continue for missing persons.

"Two individuals are still missing, and currently, the District Magistrate, SP, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, local police, and medical teams are on-site conducting search operations. - Vinod Kumar Suman"

Chamoli, September 20

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of relief and rescue operations in the disaster-affected Nandanagar area of Chamoli district and met the affected people.

Seven people lost their lives in the Chamoli cloudburst, whereas 11 people were left injured and have been treated in local hospitals.

During his ground inspection in the disaster-affected Nanda Nagar of Chamoli, the Chief Minister met with the victims and listened to their concerns.

He also assured the victims that the government stands firmly with them in this time of crisis.

The Chief Minister arrived to conduct an on-site inspection of the disaster-affected area in the Nanda Nagar area in Chamoli, at Kurud Helipad.

A day earlier, Uttarakhand State Disaster and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman briefed about the damage caused following the cloudburst in Chamoli on Thursday.

He informed that 45 buildings and 15 cow shelters were affected in the aftermath of the cloudburst, and meanwhile, 28 animals were reported missing, with four dead.

The official said that two people are missing, noting that District Magistrate, SP, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, local police, and medical teams are on-site conducting search operations.

"Two individuals are still missing, and currently, the District Magistrate, SP, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, local police, and medical teams are on-site conducting search operations. Efforts are being made to provide shelter and essential supplies to the affected, with some items already delivered by helicopter. Further actions will be taken based on the demands and applications received," he said.

According to Chamoli Police, the rescue operations in Nandanagar entered their second day on Friday. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with local police, remain actively engaged in the ongoing efforts to locate and rescue those trapped under the debris in Kuntari and Dhurma villages.

A cloudburst struck the Nandanagar Ghat area in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Wednesday night, triggering heavy destruction and damage to multiple houses, officials said.

According to the district administration, the incident occurred in the Kuntri Lagafali ward of the Nandanagar region, where six residential structures were buried under debris following the cloudburst and intense rainfall.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see CM Dhami visiting the site personally. Hope the administration provides adequate compensation to the victims and rebuilds the damaged infrastructure quickly.
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Ananya R
The loss of animals is equally devastating for these mountain communities. Many families depend on livestock for their livelihood. Hope the government includes animal compensation in their relief package.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the CM's visit, I hope this isn't just a photo opportunity. Uttarakhand needs long-term disaster management planning, not just reactive measures after every tragedy.
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Sarah B
The rescue teams are doing heroic work in difficult terrain. Salute to NDRF, SDRF, ITBP and local police for their efforts. Hope they find the missing people soon.
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Karthik V
Climate change is hitting our Himalayan states hard. We need better early warning systems and sustainable development policies to prevent such tragedies.

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