"I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation," PM Modi wrote on X
Houses partially submerged due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst at Dharali in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Pic/PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he was praying for the well-being of those hit by flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali, and assured his full help.
"I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation," PM Modi wrote on X.
He said relief and rescue teams are at work.
"No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people," the PM said.
A cloudburst caused flash floods in the high-altitude villages of Dharali on Tuesday, killing at least four people, and sweeping away several houses in its train.
Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri and is home to many hotels, home stays, and restaurants.
An army team from Harsil has been rushed to the spot.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the social media platform X to express his concern and share updates.
"I spoke with the Uttarakhand Chief Minister regarding the flash flood in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Three nearby ITBP teams have been dispatched, and four NDRF teams are also en route to begin rescue operations."
Following the calamity, the Indian Army mounted a prompt and large-scale rescue operation to assist the affected civilians.
The landslide occurred around 1:45 PM near Dharali village, just 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil. Within ten minutes of the incident, the Army mobilised 150 personnel to the disaster site, according to the IANS.
Rescue teams immediately began evacuating trapped villagers and providing critical assistance on the ground. So far, between 15 and 20 individuals have been rescued and evacuated safely.
The injured were promptly transported to the Army’s medical facility in Harshil for urgent treatment.
Army officials confirmed that search and rescue efforts are still underway, with all available resources being deployed to locate and assist any remaining stranded civilians.
In a statement, the Indian Army said, “The situation is under continuous monitoring, and the Indian Army remains fully committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected civilians,” IANS reported.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Police stated in a public advisory, said that due to the rising water levels in Kheer Gadh in Dharali, Uttarkashi, reports of damage have been received in the Dharali market area.
"Police, Fire department, SDRF and Army, along with other disaster relief and rescue teams, are engaged in relief and rescue operations at the scene," the police said.
(with PTI and IANS inputs)
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