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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami personally assessed the Dharali cloudburst damage and assured victims of immediate heli rescues. PM Modi pledged central support while rescue teams, including the Army and NDRF, work tirelessly. Families remain desperate for news of missing loved ones as heavy rains hinder operations. The state and central governments are coordinating relief efforts amid challenging weather conditions.

Key Points: CM Dhami Assures Dharali Cloudburst Victims Swift Heli Rescue

  • CM Dhami meets victims at Uttarkashi PWD Guest House
  • PM Modi calls Dhami for disaster updates
  • Army, ITBP, and NDRF lead rescue operations
  • Families report missing relatives after cloudburst
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Uttarakhand CM meets Disaster victims in Dharali, ensures swift airlift to safety

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Dharali disaster victims, pledges airlift rescue amid missing family reports.

"CM Dhami has assured that very soon, heli services will be started so that people can be rescued from the spot. – Mahendra Chauhan"

Dehradun, August 6

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami met disaster victims of Dharali at Uttarkashi PWD Guest House. CM Dhami emphasised that all possible efforts are being made to airlift people to safer locations safely.

Mahendra Chauhan, a victim of the Dharali cloudburst, shared that his sister, her husband, and their child have been missing since the incident, and he has been unable to contact them.

Mahendra Chauhan said, "CM Dhami has assured that very soon, heli services will be started so that people can be rescued from the spot. My sister, her husband and their child have been missing since yesterday. After this incident, I have not been able to speak to them..."

Another victim from Dharali village reported that his younger brother and his family are also missing, "I am from Dharali village and my younger brother and his family have been missing since yesterday. CM Dhami stated that we are awaiting an improvement in the weather to airlift people to safer locations. CM has assured us that all possible efforts are being made to rescue the people safely..."

Earlier today, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a disaster management meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to assess the cloudburst and flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone and inquired about the recent natural disaster in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district. The Prime Minister also took stock of the updated status of relief and rescue operations, an official release said.

Chief Minister Dhami told the Prime Minister that the state government is engaged in relief and rescue operations with full readiness. Due to continuous heavy rains, difficulties have arisen in some areas, but all concerned agencies are working in coordination to provide quick assistance to the affected people.

Prime Minister Modi assured all possible assistance from the central government.

Dhami also visited the Joshiyada helipad in Uttarkashi and assessed the areas affected by the recent cloudburst. He conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas to review the damage and ongoing relief efforts. Rescue and relief operations are underway with full support from the state and central governments.

The Uttarakhand CM surveyed an ongoing high-intensity rescue operation involving the Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF, and local residents.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who visited Dharali last year, this news hits hard. The locals are such warm people. Glad to see CM Dhami taking personal interest, but why does it take disasters for authorities to act? Prevention is better than cure!
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Arjun K
Salute to our brave ITBP and NDRF teams working in terrible conditions! 🙏 The coordination between state and center is good to see. Hope the weather clears soon for helicopter rescues. My prayers with all affected families.
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Priya S
While relief efforts are commendable, we must ask why illegal construction continues in ecologically sensitive zones? Every monsoon it's the same story. Time for strict enforcement of environmental laws!
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Michael C
The trauma of not knowing about missing loved ones is unimaginable. Can't the government deploy more satellite phones in vulnerable areas for such emergencies? Technology should help bridge communication gaps during disasters.
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Kavya N
As a Garhwali, I appreciate CM Dhami's quick response. But long-term solution needed - better early warning systems, trained local disaster response teams in every village, and sustainable tourism policies. Bhagwan in sabki raksha kare!

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