All agencies, including the Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF and locals, are involved in the rescue operations. Around 130 people have been rescued so far, said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami as he reached Dharali village in Uttarkashi to take stock of the situation.
“Due to bad weather, road connectivity to several areas has cut and bridges have suffered damage. It is becoming difficult to reach to affected people and provide help rescue and relief efforts are underway,” he added.
Ten Deputy Superintendent of Police, three Superintendent of Police and 160 other police officials are involved in the rescue operations, said Chief Minister Dhami.
“The Disaster Operations Station in Dehradun is working 24 hours to provide all possible assistance,” he added.
#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, “All our agencies, including the Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF and locals, are doing the rescue work. 130 people were rescued yesterday. A search and rescue operation is underway. Due to damage to… pic.twitter.com/lEqcEZuczu
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2025
