Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst at Karligaad in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area.
During the conversation, CM Dhami briefed the Prime Minister about the ground situation, including ongoing rescue and relief operations. PM Modi assured him of full support from the Centre and said that the Union government “stands firmly with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also held a telephonic discussion with CM Dhami regarding the situation caused by heavy rainfall. Shah assured every possible assistance from the Home Ministry and emphasised that relief and rescue operations would receive full support from the Centre.
The cloudburst, reported late Monday night, caused heavy debris flow in Sahastradhara – a popular tourist destination – damaging two to three major hotels and several shops in the main market. Two people remain missing, while search and rescue efforts continue.
Similar reports of rain-related damage have emerged from Rishikesh and Haldwani, where swollen rivers and debris have disrupted normal life.
Expressing gratitude, CM Dhami said, “With the guidance and cooperation of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, relief work will be carried out more rapidly across the state.”
The Chief Minister personally inspected rain-affected areas of Dehradun district on Tuesday, accompanied by local MLAs and senior officials. The state administration has been placed on high alert, with SDRF, NDRF, and Public Works Department teams actively engaged in clearing debris and conducting rescue operations. JCB machines and other essential equipment have been deployed to speed up relief efforts.
(With inputs from IANS)