Incessant rains continue to wreak havoc in Uttarakhand

As the intensity of rains continues to wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ in the hill state. Another scary footage of the destruction caused by Monsoon fury has shaken the entire country. In a video clip shared by the news agency PTI, a rive in spate due to a heavy downpour made a house and a part of land collapse like a pack of cards before washing it away in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh today. 

Watch the video here: 

The heart-wrenching incident took place in a small village in the Dharchula area of the district and the house in video was located on the edge of the river Kali, which divides India and Nepal. 

People residing in Kothila say that the swelling Kali river has caused landslides in many parts of the area and several houses are in danger of collapsing. Some residents have even started leaving the village, which had seen a similar tragedy last year as well. Taking notes from the situation, the authorities said teams from the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster response force have been dispatched to the village. 

Destructions, deaths reported amid Monsoon fury 

The hill state has been battling with incessant rainfall for the past week now, causing severe destruction in the entire state, and multiple deaths have been reported. On Tuesday, at least 4 were killed and 10 injured due to falling debris on Gangotri National Highway near Gangnani.

Red alert in Uttarakhand: IMD

A red alert has been sounded in Uttarakhand. CM Pushkar Dhami said that his administration remains ‘on full alert.’ 

What CM Dhami said about the situation?

Speaking to the news agency ANI, the chief minister said, “Every year, during the monsoon time here, we have to face natural calamities. There are landslides due to excessive precipitation, and the water level increases in rivers. We are in full alert mode. All district administration officials and those involved in disaster management are doing their work.”

“All of them have been asked to stay in alert mode to face any situation. Our other organisations are also working on this. NDRF, Army, and our PWD department are all ready to face any situation and we are constantly in touch with the people to help them in any situation,” he added.