Dhami also stopped by a hospital in Uttarkashi to check on those injured in the recent natural calamity. He interacted with the patients and instructed medical staff to ensure proper treatment for everyone affected
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts with those rescued after the flash floods in Uttarkashi. Pic/ PTI
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster-hit Sainji village on Thursday, where he met with locals and assured them of every possible support. During his visit, he assessed the ongoing relief and rescue operations on the ground, reported ANI.
The Chief Minister reached the affected area within 24 hours of the disaster, demonstrating urgency and commitment to the situation.
Dhami also stopped by a hospital in Uttarkashi to check on those injured in the recent natural calamity. He interacted with the patients and instructed medical staff to ensure proper treatment for everyone affected.
According to the Uttarakhand government, a total of 274 stranded individuals from Gangotri and surrounding regions have been safely evacuated to Harshil. This group includes people from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Assam, Karnataka, Telangana, and Punjab. All evacuees are safe and are now being transported to Uttarkashi or Dehradun, reported ANI.
Uttarakhand Police reported that those rescued as part of the Uttarkashi Disaster Relief Operation were flown from Harshil to Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun using a Chinook helicopter. Upon arrival, medical check-ups were conducted for all evacuees.
Relief and rescue missions continue at a rapid pace, involving coordinated efforts from the Uttarakhand Police, SDRF, Army, ITBP, and other agencies working on the ground, reported ANI.
Earlier, Chief Minister Dhami visited the Matli Helipad in Uttarkashi, where he met individuals who had been airlifted from the flood-hit Dharali village. This multi-agency evacuation effort included personnel from the ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, and local administration.
During his visit, Dhami personally interacted with evacuees and assured them of all support from the state government. He also reviewed preparations for ongoing rescue missions and spoke to team members from various departments involved in relief efforts.
As per ANI reports, evacuation operations began early on Thursday. By 9:30 AM, 44 individuals had already been airlifted from Dharali and Harsil to Matli via ITBP helicopters. These evacuees were then moved to secure locations where they could receive shelter and medical care.
Among those rescued was one injured individual, who was immediately airlifted to Matli for emergency treatment.
In Rudraprayag district, continuous rainfall forced authorities to suspend the Kedarnath Yatra on Tuesday. Police and SDRF teams helped guide returning pilgrims to safety. The blocked road between Gaurikund and Sonprayag was cleared, allowing for secure passage to safe zones, reported ANI.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan is closely overseeing all operations from the State Emergency Operations Centre to ensure a swift and effective response.
As reported by ANI, the state continues to face heavy disruptions due to intense monsoon activity, especially in high-altitude regions, triggering widespread evacuations and rescue missions.
Speaking earlier in the day, NDRF DIG Gambhir Singh Chauhan said that helicopters had been deployed to rescue those trapped. He emphasized that multiple agencies, including the Army, NDRF, ITBP, and local authorities, were working together on both air and ground operations.
"We have four teams, but since all the roads have been blocked and damaged, they couldn't reach Dharali. Yesterday, 35 personnel were able to reach via helicopters. With the helicopter services beginning, the to-and-fro movement of personnel and evacuees has begun. There was a communication issue as well, but since this morning, our satellite phones have been working. The state administration, army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and even local people are helping each other in the search and rescue operations," Chauhan said, reported ANI.
On Wednesday, approximately 190 people were rescued from Dharali following a destructive cloudburst that caused flash floods and landslides. Rescue efforts involved the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, BRO, and local volunteers, who continue their work in the affected regions.
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