Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 12 (ANI): Authorities continued air operations for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday to rescue the stranded individuals within the areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, the place flash floods hit on August 5, inflicting widespread destruction with lack of lives and properties.
According to the most recent replace from the authorities, 43 persons are nonetheless lacking following the flash floods.
People trapped within the Dharali-Harsil catastrophe are being rescued by way of helicopters and dropped at Matli helipad, from the place preparations have additionally been made to make sure their protected arrival at their vacation spot, mentioned officers.
Meanwhile, efforts are being made constantly by the groups of Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam and Irrigation Department to open the lake fashioned on the Bhagirathi river close to the Harshil helipad in Uttarkashi district in a managed method, mentioned an official launch.
District Magistrate Prashant Arya has been in Dharali Harshil since August 5, constantly directing all preparations to supply all doable assist to the catastrophe victims.
The official launch has acknowledged that the District Magistrate is conducting steady inspections of the world the place the lake on the Bhagirathi river on the Harshil helipad is being manually opened.
About 1,278 individuals have been rescued in operations in Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey mentioned on Monday.
Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey advised ANI, ‘Following a catastrophe in Dharali, about 1,278 individuals, together with these from different states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, have been evacuated. The operation is now full. Electricity and cellular networks have been restored.
He added that the Valley Bridge and street connectivity have been restored, and the district officers are monitoring the distribution of Rs 5 lakh help introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
‘The Valley Bridge has been restored, and street connectivity needs to be absolutely restored by night. Essential provides like meals, heat clothes, and every day objects have arrived for distribution. District officers monitor the scenario because the distribution of Rs 5 lakh help, introduced by the CM, begins,’ he mentioned.
The Commissioner added, ‘A 3-member committee appointed by the CM has arrived to evaluate aid and rehabilitation packages. They will submit an preliminary report in per week and a last report inside a month.’ (ANI)