Uttarakhand cloudburst: Amit Shah speaks to CM Dhami; ITBP, NDRF deployed, over 50 missing
Local authorities are currently working on ground to evaluate the extent of the damage and providing emergency aid to those affected
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Advertisement
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation following a devastating cloudburst in the Dharali region of Uttarkashi district.
More than 50 people are reportedly missing after the cloudburst triggered a landslide in Dharali village, causing significant damage and prompting an urgent response from central and state authorities.
Advertisement
Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that teams from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been directed to reach the affected area immediately to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Local authorities are currently working on ground to evaluate the extent of the damage and providing emergency aid to those affected. Details on casualties and infrastructural damage are still awaited as the situation unfolds.
Meanwhile, an ITBP official informed that a 16-member team has arrived at the site to assist in rescue operations.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement