Uttarakhand On High Alert Amid Heavy Rain Warning For Next 24 Hours
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has placed state departments on high alert following an IMD warning of heavy rainfall. Authorities have been instructed to monitor vulnerable areas and coordinate emergency response efforts, with school closures announced in specific districts.
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Uttarakhand is highly susceptible to landslides and flooding during monsoon season, making proactive disaster management essential for public safety.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed all departments concerned to remain on "high alert" in view of continuous rainfall and the India Meteorological Department's warning of heavy rain in parts of the state.Reviewing the situation with Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, Vinod Kumar Suman, Dhami directed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), district administration, police, fire services, health department and other agencies to maintain close coordination and ensure prompt relief and rescue operations in case of any emergency.He asked district magistrates to remain on round-the-clock alert, continuously monitor vulnerable areas and keep a close watch on water levels in rivers and streams.The chief minister also directed officials to shift people to safer places immediately if the…
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