Rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand, rescue operations underway

At least 47 people are dead as heavy rainfall battered Uttarakhand for three consecutive days. Five deaths were reported on

Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:48 AM IST 8 Photos

In view of the incessant rains, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a review meeting in Haldwani, Nainital on Tuesday. While speaking to news agency ANI, Dhami said, "Held discussions over the loss of lives, property, road, rescue operation, resumption of roads; have instructed officials to clear the debris from landslide so as to resume road connectivity."(PTI)

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel rescue people stranded in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur.(ANI)

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team carry out search and rescue operations at several waterlogged areas due to heavy rainfall in Haridwar.(ANI)

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Police personnel and rescue teams evacuate locals stuck in their homes as Nainital Lake overflows and floods the streets due to incessant rainfall in Nainital.(ANI)

Houses get partially submerged in floodwater due to incessant rainfall, in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur.(ANI)

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