Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited disaster-affected areas of Chamoli district to inspect ongoing relief, rescue, and road restoration efforts after a devastating cloudburst late Wednesday night. The incident has impacted over 200 people, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Earlier in the day, CM Dhami reviewed the situation from the Emergency...
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, renowned for its spiritual significance and natural beauty, has frequently faced devastating natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. Amidst these challenges, the strong working relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is being hailed as a new model of disaster management. PM Modi, who shares a deep...
Uttarakhand witnessed another natural disaster on Friday as cloudbursts struck Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, leaving several families trapped under debris. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the incidents, stating that relief and rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing by the local administration. Necessary instructions have been issued to the Disaster Secretary...
A major controversy erupted in Punjab after a video surfaced showing three state ministers discussing their past trips to Sweden and Goa while inspecting flood-affected areas. The video, which went viral on social media, captured ministers Barinder Kumar Goyal, Laljit Bhullar, and Harbhajan Singh seated on a boat wearing life jackets, casually sharing stories about...
Five days after a devastating cloudburst struck the Machail Mata Yatra base camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that the chances of finding the 70 missing individuals alive are extremely low. The tragedy, which claimed at least 64 lives, has left rescue teams racing against time. Speaking to...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in the Paddar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, sparking fears of multiple casualties. While unofficial reports suggest that at least 10 people may have lost their lives, authorities have not yet confirmed any fatalities. The sudden natural disaster has caused widespread panic and damage in...
Dehradun: As the rescue efforts in the Uttarkashi region, devastated by flash floods, reached their third day on Thursday, the Army reported that 70 individuals have been rescued thus far, while over 50 remain unaccounted for. Officials indicated that at least four fatalities have occurred due to the disaster that impacted this ecologically sensitive area...
Uttarkashi: On Thursday, Indian security and disaster management teams are actively engaged in rescue efforts in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, following a cloudburst and mudslide incident. Individuals trapped near Uttarkashi have been transported to the Matli helipad. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Uttarakhand Police, and...
Uttarkashi: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in collaboration with various agencies, successfully rescued 37 individuals, which included 11 women and 4 children, amidst the destruction caused by the Dharali cloudburst that triggered flash floods in the area. As per an official announcement, the injured individuals have been safely transported to ITBP Border Out Posts (BOP)...
Dehradun: A minimum of four individuals have lost their lives, and many are believed to be missing following a catastrophic flash flood instigated by a cloudburst in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, which resulted in widespread devastation in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi district, on Tuesday. Uttarkashi district magistrate Prashant Arya...