Uttarkashi Cloudburst: CS keeps an eye on rescue operation from Doon, reviews relief and rescue operations with officials

Rescue operations have been going on since the disaster in Uttarkashi on August 5. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan reviewed the relief and rescue operations from the State Emergency Operations Center. He directed all the concerned agencies that no laxity should be shown in relief and rescue operations and work should be done as fast as possible.

Food items being delivered to the affected areas by helicopter

The administration said that all the agencies are continuously actively engaged in relief and rescue operations. Food items are being delivered to the affected areas through helicopters. Also, stranded people are being rescued by taking them to safe places through heli service.

Efforts to restore connecting routes continue: CS

The Chief Secretary said that efforts are on to restore connecting routes, communication network and other connectivity as soon as possible. There have been reports of tourists being stranded at many places, on which he said that as soon as information is received, the concerned states are being informed.

Chinook lands in Harshil for relief operations

Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan said that the help of the Air Force is also being taken in relief operations. Today, for the first time, a Chinook helicopter landed in Harshil for relief operations. Through this, necessary equipment and materials have also been sent along with NDRF personnel.

35 people were transported to Jolly Grant Airport

According to the data so far, 35 people have been transported to Jolly Grant Airport by Chinook helicopter. At the same time, a total of 135 people have been rescued till 12 noon today. This operation is still going on and the administration is trying to transport the remaining stranded people to safe places as soon as possible.