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 Monday and 42 on Tuesday, according to news agency PTI. 

Published on: Oct 20, 2021 9:48 AM IST

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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)

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

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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)

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

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According to the State Disaster Management Secretary, Uttarakhand has recorded more than 200mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. (ANI)

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited a locality in rain-affected Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar district on October 19 and met locals and takes stock of situation from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team. (ANI)

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Hotel guests stand on the roof of a flooded hotel in Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand as heavy rainfall battered the state. (HT_PRINT)