Uttarakhand: As per the instructions of Chief Minister Dhami, relief and treatment work along with rescue is going on in Rudraprayag, 18 thousand food packets, 35 thousand water bottles were distributed
Due to heavy rains, the district administration, police administration and other security forces are continuously working to safely rescue the pilgrims and local people stranded at various stops in Kedar Valley due to damage to the roads. Efforts are being made to safely rescue all the people at every level.
Under the direction of the District Magistrate, the concerned departments are continuously working to safely rescue and provide food to the devotees and pilgrims stranded at various stops in Kedar Valley. District Supply Officer KS Kohli said that since Thursday morning, food packets, drinking water and food are being arranged for the devotees stranded at the main stops of the Yatra. By 3:30 pm on Friday, about 18000 food packets and about 35 thousand water bottles have been made available at Kedarnath, Lincholi, Bhimbali, Sonprayag, Shersi, Guptkashi and Chaamasi and other places. Apart from this, food is being provided at various places with the help of GMVN and local traders. In this, full cooperation is also being received from BKTC, local public representatives, traders.
Additional Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vimal Gusain said that till now medical facilities have been provided to 286 people in Sonprayag, Gaurikund and Shersi. Till 3.30 pm on Friday, 582 people have been rescued by airlifting them by heli services. More than 1500 people have been rescued manually between Sonprayag and Gaurikund.
