Uttarakhand has been facing torrential rains since Sunday. The Indian Meteorological Department had warned Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pauri districts of heavy showers on Tuesday, July 9. Tehri, Pauri, Bageshwar, Almore, Nanital, and Champawat districts are likely to experience major rainfall on Wednesday, July 10.
On Monday, NDRF teams monitored the flood-like situation in Devipura village of Tanakpur, Champawat. Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat also visited the area to assess the ongoing situation. Due to the severe conditions in Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts caused by heavy rains in the Kumaon division, Chief Minister Dhami spoke with the District Magistrates of both districts on Monday to evaluate the situation.
In light of the heavy rainfall alert, the state government has urged all residents to stay in safe areas and remain cautious due to the potential disasters caused by heavy rains. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman and other officers associated with the Disaster Management Department to maintain constant vigilance over all districts from the State Emergency Operations Centre of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA).
CM Dhami also conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the Kumaon division on Tuesday, July 9, covering Tanakpur, Banbasa, and Khatima.
Dhami has instructed all concerned district magistrates to be proactive at every level and take all possible precautions for the safety of lives and property. He has also ensured the availability of all necessary resources to address the potential disaster and readiness to handle any situation. Officers from various departments have been instructed to maintain mutual coordination and be prepared for any scenario.