Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation in Dharali, Uttarkashi, where twin cloudbursts earlier this week swept away an entire village and left several people missing.
According to a statement by the state government, the Prime Minister was briefed about the ongoing relief and rescue operations, with the Chief Minister informing him that teams from all concerned agencies were working in coordination despite difficult weather conditions.
“Some areas remain inaccessible due to heavy rains, but round-the-clock efforts are underway,” Dhami said.
In a post on X, Dhami wrote, “Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi took information about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in Dharali over the phone this morning. He was informed about the overnight operations, evacuation efforts, and the availability of essential services.”
The Chief Minister also thanked the Prime Minister for extending support. “Heartfelt gratitude to Honourable Prime Minister for providing every possible assistance,” Dhami said, adding that he would be visiting the affected site personally.
The conversation marks the second time since Tuesday that the Prime Minister has reached out to the state leadership following the twin cloudbursts that caused widespread damage in the hilly region, including an Army camp, where several soldiers were reported missing.
Rescue efforts are continuing amid difficult weather conditions.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand, warning of heavy rainfall across multiple districts, including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Dehradun, and others. The IMD said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense rain spells are likely at isolated locations statewide.
IANS