Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand Traps Multiple Families Under Debris

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Cloudbursts in the Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand have trapped several houses and families under debris, prompting a rescue operation by the local police and the District Disaster Management Authority. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued instructions for the safety and security of the affected areas and is in constant contact with officials. The relief and rescue operations are being conducted at a war footing by the local administration. The chief minister has also prayed for the safe well-being of all those affected by the disaster.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two cloudbursts in the Bareth Dungar Tok area and the Deval area have trapped several families under debris.
  • The chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has launched a rescue operation by the local police and the District Disaster Management Authority.
  • SDRF teams have been dispatched to the disaster-hit areas to launch a search and rescue operation.
  • Preliminary information suggests that two people are missing from the Basukedar area of Rudraprayag, but the actual number of missing people may be higher.
  • The disaster has also affected the Dewal block of Chamoli district bordering Kumaon, with several houses trapped under debris and people missing.
  • This is the second big cloudburst in Chamoli, following a previous incident six days ago that resulted in two deaths and debris deposition in several houses.
  • Over 60 people are still forced to stay in relief camps of the district administration.

Statistics:

  • 2 cloudbursts have occurred in the Bareth Dungar Tok area and the Deval area.
  • 2 people are reportedly missing from the Basukedar area of Rudraprayag.
  • 60 people are still forced to stay in relief camps of the district administration.
  • 2 deaths occurred in the previous cloudburst in Tharli block, Chamoli.

Sources:

  • United News of India
  • HT Digital Content Services