New Delhi: All the gates of Nanak Sagar Dam in Udham Singh Nagar of Uttarakhand were opened due to increase in water level due to incessant rains. The video of running water is going viral.
#WatchAll the gates of Nanak Sagar Dam in Udham Singh Nagar of Uttarakhand opened after the water level increased due to heavy rains in the state. pic.twitter.com/A7GRZEXJD9
— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2021
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It was earlier reported that an under-construction bridge over the Chalathi river in Champawat was washed away due to the rise in water level.
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been apprised of the current situation in the state.
He said, “Today 11 people died, while five died yesterday. Many people are also feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are working hard. We have sought help from the army. Two of the army The helicopter will be deployed in Nainital and one in Garhwal.” Houses, bridges have been damaged at many places.”
“Farmers have also suffered due to the floods and the damage caused is also being assessed. I will also conduct aerial and on-site surveys,” he said.
However, ANI reported that the Indian Meteorological Department has also predicted a significant reduction in rain activity in the state from today.
IMD said, “Significant reduction in rain activity is likely over Uttarakhand from today. Isolated to scattered rain/snow over Himachal Pradesh on October 22-23, and Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, North-West on October 23.” Isolated to scattered rain over Rajasthan.”
Earlier today, PM Modi spoke to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and took stock of the situation arising due to heavy rains in the state. As a precaution, the Badrinath Yatra has also been stopped and the pilgrims going to Badrinath have been stopped at safe places.
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