11 August,2025 02:39 PM IST | Uttarkashi | mid-day online correspondent
Uttarkashi cloudburst which disrupted the human life as well as the infrastructure of the state File pic.
About 1,278 people have been rescued in relief operations following the disaster in Uttarakhand's Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday, reported ANI.
Commissioner Pandey told ANI that the evacuees included individuals from other states who were stranded near Gangotri Dham. He confirmed the rescue operation is now complete, with electricity and mobile networks restored in the area.
He also stated that the Valley Bridge and road connectivity have been re-established, and district officials are actively monitoring the distribution of the Rs 5 lakh financial assistance announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, reported ANI.
Pandey added, "The Valley Bridge has been restored, and road connectivity should be fully restored by evening. Essential supplies like food, warm clothing, and daily items have arrived for distribution. District officials monitor the situation as the distribution of Rs 5 lakh assistance, announced by the CM, begins."
As reported by ANI, the commissioner further mentioned that a three-member committee appointed by the CM has arrived on site to evaluate relief and rehabilitation efforts. The committee is expected to submit an initial report within a week and a final report within a month.
He shared that a list of 43 missing persons has been released, including 13 locals, nine army personnel, 13 individuals from Bihar, and six from Uttar Pradesh, reported ANI.
Pandey said, "A list of 43 individuals has been released, which includes 13 locals, nine army personnel, 13 from Bihar, and six from UP. The number of missing Nepali workers has dropped from 29 to 24 as five have been located, and additional information is being sought to further reduce the list. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available."
Earlier on Monday, Chief Minister Dhami announced the completion and opening of the Bailey Bridge at Limchigad for public use, reported ANI.
Relief materials for the flood-affected Dharali are now being transported via this newly opened route.
In a post on X, Uttarakhand CM said, "The construction work of the Bailey Bridge at Limchigad has been completed, and the bridge has been opened for traffic. Now, through this bridge, not only are relief materials and machinery being sent forward quickly, but the movement of local people has also resumed smoothly. In this difficult time of disaster, our government is working with full commitment to normalise public life."
(Inputs from ANI)
