Uttarakhand floods Archives

18 Sep

Cloudburst in Chamoli Leaves 10 Missing, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Monitors Rescue Efforts

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Chamoli, September 18, 2025— At least 10 people were reported missing after a cloudburst struck the Nandanagar Ghat area of Chamoli district late Wednesday night, causing flash floods and burying several homes under debris.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he is personally monitoring the situation and remains in constant touch with officials overseeing relief efforts. “Heavy rainfall in the Nandan Nagar Ghat area has caused damage to nearby houses. Local administration, SDRF, and police teams reached the spot immediately and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am monitoring the situation closely and pray for everyone’s safety,” he posted…

11 Sep

PM Modi Visits Uttarakhand, Announces Rs 1,200 Crore Relief Package for Flood and Landslide Victims

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Dehradun, September 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dehradun on Thursday to assess the damage caused by recent floods and landslides in Uttarakhand. He announced an immediate financial aid package of Rs 1,200 crore to support affected communities.The Prime Minister expressed his condolences to families who lost loved ones, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. Children orphaned in the disasters will receive full support under the PM CARES for Children scheme.During his visit, PM Modi met with affected residents and lauded the efforts of NDRF, SDRF, and…

30 Aug

Dhami Orders Urgent Relief Measures as Cloudbursts and Flash Floods Ravage Uttarakhand

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Dehradun, August 30 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened an emergency review meeting today to outline an immediate action plan after a series of devastating cloudbursts and flash floods swept across the state this month.At the meeting with district magistrates and senior officials, Dhami directed all departments to intensify relief and rescue operations with maximum coordination. He ordered the swift restoration of blocked highways, repair of essential services such as electricity and water supply, and expedited preparations for the upcoming Char Dham pilgrimage and festival season, which remain severely affected by washed-out roads and landslides.The Chief Minister stressed…

24 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid for Families Hit by Tharali Disaster

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Dehradun, August 24 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced financial aid of ₹5 lakh each for the families of victims who lost their lives and for people whose houses were destroyed in the Tharali disaster in Chamoli district. He also directed that the state government will cover treatment costs for the injured.The announcement came after CM Dhami reviewed the rescue and relief operations at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Saturday night. The disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall on August 22, when a sudden surge in the Tunari seasonal stream spread debris across a wide…