Uttarakhand Rains: CM Dhami and PM Modi Lead Rescue Efforts for Stranded Kedarnath Pilgrims
Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have caused severe damage, especially in the Rudraprayag district, leading to the evacuation of stranded people. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, with assistance from Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is overseeing rescue operations.
“Relief and rescue operations are going on in the state. All the departments are in alert mode. I have also visited several places in the state, where I met the devotees who have come for Kedarnath Darshan. Around 5,000 people have been rescued so far and 1,000 people who are in Kedarnath Dham will also be rescued soon. PM Modi has assured me to provide the best possible assistance, Mi helicopters have already been sent. Union HM Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda and other ministers of the Central Govt are in contact with us,” said CM Dhami.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and inquired about the disaster caused by heavy rains in various places of the state. The Chief Minister gave the Union Home Minister detailed information about the relief and rescue operations going on at war footing in the affected areas. CM Dhami said that Amit Shah has assured all possible help for the safety of the people of the state and the devotees. The CM said that the top leadership is standing strongly in such a difficult time.
The Indian Air Force has deployed one Chinook and Mi-17V5 helicopter to carry out human assistance and relief operations in the Kedar valley of Uttarakhand. They will be working in coordination with the state government authorities, said Defence officials. The Kedarnath Yatra has been paused for the time being in the wake of the safety of the pilgrims due to landslides at many places on the Kedarnath footpath.
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Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India known for its beautiful mountains and pilgrimage sites.
CM Dhami -: CM Dhami refers to Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the person in charge of the state government.
PM Modi -: PM Modi is Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the head of the Indian government.
Kedarnath Pilgrims -: Kedarnath Pilgrims are people who travel to visit the Kedarnath Temple, a famous and holy place for Hindus located in the mountains of Uttarakhand.
Rudraprayag district -: Rudraprayag district is an area in Uttarakhand that has been badly affected by the heavy rains.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is the Union Home Minister of India, responsible for internal security and law and order in the country.
Indian Air Force -: The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian military, which uses airplanes and helicopters to help in rescue and relief operations.
Kedarnath Yatra -: Kedarnath Yatra is a pilgrimage journey to the Kedarnath Temple, which has been paused to keep people safe from the heavy rains.
