Nainital district has reported the maximum number of 28 deaths.Īlthough no relief package for Uttarakhand has been announced so far due to the devastation caused by incessant rains, Shah noted that a detailed estimate of the losses needs to be prepared first. As per the authorities, the death toll in the state rose to 54, with 19 people injured and five still missing. "Sixty-four unfortunate rain-related deaths have been reported in the state, while more than eleven people are still missing," the minister said. Timely mobilisation of search and rescue teams, and arrival of IAF helicopters to assist in rescue operations helped minimise the potential damage," Shah said. The damage could have been more if it was not done. "A heavy rain alert was issued well in advance which helped take required precautionary steps like halting the Chardham Yatra. The CM had said that restoring the network of damaged roads and bridges were priority besides evacuating people to safety, he said. Earlier, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has informed that continuous rain for three days have caused damages worth Rs 7,000 crore.
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