Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Takes Action Amid Heavy Rains in Uttarakhand

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], July 8: Due to heavy rains in the Kumaon division, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the District Magistrates of Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts to assess the situation. He directed the deployment of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to carry out relief work quickly.

The Meteorological Centre in Uttarakhand has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of the state until July 10, with extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas in the Kumaon region. Thunderstorms with lightning and intense spells are expected on July 8-9 in the hills and plains of the state. Heavy rains are also predicted in Tehri, Pauri, Bageshwar, Almora, Nainital, and Champawat districts for July 10.

Given the heavy rainfall alert, the state government has appealed to all residents to stay in safe areas and remain cautious. CM Dhami directed Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman and other officers to keep a constant watch on all districts from the State Emergency Operations Centre of Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). He instructed all district magistrates to take every possible precaution for the safety of lives and property and ensure the availability of all resources.

Officers of various departments have been instructed to maintain mutual harmony and be prepared for any scenario. CM Dhami urged the public not to pay attention to rumors and to follow the guidelines issued by the district administration. He requested that people avoid dangerous places and travel only if necessary. The government is fully prepared to deal with the most challenging situations, and CM Dhami especially appealed to children, women, and the elderly to take precautions.