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Uttarakhand is currently enduring a natural disaster. The devastation in Dharali, Harshil, on Wednesday has shocked everyone. Tragically, five people have lost their lives in this disaster. Furthermore, 60 to 70 people are still missing. Teams from the army, NDRF, SDRF, and the district police and administration are working to move these individuals to safe locations. So far, 130 people have been rescued, but 100 remain stranded. A new video of the destruction in Harshil has emerged, showing homes, hotels, trees, and everything else being destroyed within seconds.
Soldiers went missing due to a cloudburst near the Harshil camp. The army reports that two soldiers have been found safe, while nine are still missing and the search is ongoing. Dharali is located approximately 20 kilometers before Gangotri Dham and is a major stopover on the pilgrimage route. Debris continues to flow through the area. The nearby Bhagirathi River and the flowing debris are now indistinguishable. The ground has become completely muddy.
Emergency alerts have been issued in some areas. The Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority has issued a red alert to the district magistrates of Haridwar, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, based on warnings from the meteorological department. Administrations in these areas have been instructed to prepare for potential disasters. District magistrates in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh districts have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions under an orange alert. The risk of floods and landslides has increased due to continuous rainfall in sensitive areas of the state. Schools in Uttarkashi have been closed. The rain will hinder rescue and relief operations.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the State Emergency Operations Center in Dehradun from his visit to Andhra Pradesh. Here, he is coordinating relief and rescue efforts with senior officials from the administration, police, and other agencies. He stated that restoring electricity is a top priority and that rescue operations are underway. The Pushkar Dhami government has approved 20 crore rupees to effectively carry out relief and rescue work.
The Uttarakhand government issued a statement stating that rescue and relief operations are ongoing, led by the Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF. According to officials, over 130 people have been rescued so far. The State Disaster Management Center is in constant contact with district magistrates and the SSP.
People have been brought to the ITBP camp in Kopang. Joint teams from the army, ITBP, and local administration have rescued affected people and moved them to safe locations. All those affected are being accommodated in the ITBP camp in Kopang. According to the ITBP, everyone listed on the relief list is safe, and they are being provided with essential facilities at the camp. The administration is continuously monitoring the situation and is prepared for additional assistance. Rescue operations are ongoing rapidly following the disaster. The State Control Room is monitoring the situation in Dharali.
