Dehradun: Heavy rains since late Monday night have created a disaster-like situation in Dehradun and other parts of Uttarakhand. However, relief and rescue operations are continuing in the affected areas. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the State Disaster Operations Center late Tuesday night to assess the situation. During this meeting, CM Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations by meeting with officials from the Disaster Management Department, SDRF, district administration, and other agencies.
CM Pushkar Dhami reviewed the damage caused by heavy rains in Dehradun and other districts of the state at the Disaster Control Room. He also directed that relief and rescue operations be conducted on a war footing. All those affected by the heavy rains should be provided immediate assistance and efforts should be made on a war footing to find those missing. He stated that the government stands shoulder to shoulder with all affected families in this hour of disaster.
CM Dhami gave clear instructions that there should be no laxity in relief and rescue operations. Officials should visit the affected areas and address the people’s problems. He also directed that special vigilance be maintained in all districts in the coming days in view of the alert issued by the Meteorological Department.
He also directed the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the state and coordinate with districts and all departments to effectively conduct relief and rescue operations. He also directed officials to ensure immediate assistance in affected areas and activate all necessary resources to prevent any loss of life.
Those who perform heroic acts in disaster relief will be honored: He also directed to ensure that rescue operations are expedited and affected people are evacuated to safe locations. He directed to further strengthen weather forecasting. He also called for honoring citizens who perform heroic acts in disaster relief.
CM Dhami directed the drinking water department to ensure the prompt supply of drinking water to affected areas and to continuously monitor the quality of drinking water. He also directed the health department to ensure the rapid supply of drinking water to affected areas.
