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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami orders high alert amid heavy rainfall

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed state departments and emergency agencies to remain on high alert following continuous rainfall and weather warnings. The Chief Minister reviewed the situation with the Disaster Management Secretary on Wednesday, instructing district magistrates and response forces to coordinate relief efforts and maintain round-the-clock readiness to address potential emergencies across the state.

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Pushkar Dhami in his swearing ceremony
File photo: Prime Minister's Office / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a review meeting on Wednesday with the Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, to assess the impact of ongoing heavy rains. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister issued directives for all relevant departments, including the State Disaster Response Force, the National Disaster Response Force, police, and health services, to maintain a state of high alert. District magistrates have been instructed to remain vigilant around the clock to ensure a swift response to any emergencies.

The directive follows warnings from the India Meteorological Department regarding heavy rainfall expected in parts of the state over a 24-hour period. Reports indicate that water levels in the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers have breached danger marks, leading to the closure of schools in three districts. Authorities are focusing on inter-agency coordination to facilitate prompt rescue and relief operations as the weather situation continues to evolve.

Key Facts

  1. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered a high alert for state departments on Wednesday.
  2. The India Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy rain in Uttarakhand.
  3. Water levels in the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers have crossed the danger mark.
  4. Schools have been closed in three districts due to the weather conditions.
  5. The Chief Minister instructed district magistrates to remain on round-the-clock alert.

The Timeline3

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  1. 6 Aug

    1. NDNDTV
      Uttarakhand On High Alert Amid Heavy Rain Warning For Next 24 Hours
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Uttarakhand CM puts agencies on high alert over heavy rain warning
    3. MiMint
      Uttarakhand rains: Alaknanda, Mandakini breach danger mark; schools shut in 3 districts

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