The Chief Minister also reviewed the situation from State Disaster Control Room and directed all district officials to stay on high alert.
Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Two Labourers Dead, Several Still Missing After Landslide at Construction Site in Uttarkashi
The bodies of two labourers have been recovered following a devastating landslide triggered by a cloudburst at a hotel construction site near Silai Band on the Barkot–Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district. Several labourers had gone missing after the incident.
According to the Uttarkashi District Magistrate's office, the cloudburst caused landslides at two locations before Silai Band and washed out the road at one point.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in a statement, confirmed that 29 workers were present at the site when the incident occurred. So far, 20 of them have been rescued safely.
“A major landslide occurred near Barkot. Of the 29 people working at the site, 20 have been safely evacuated. The bodies of two individuals have been recovered,” said CM Dhami.
He assured that rescue efforts are ongoing. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the State Disaster Management Department, along with local authorities, are engaged in the operation.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the situation from the State Disaster Control Room and directed all district officials to stay on high alert.
“We have reviewed the situation. For the next two months, district officials have been instructed to remain in alert mode. Due to adverse weather conditions, the Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for 24 hours. Once the weather improves, stranded pilgrims and travellers will be evacuated. We have directed district officials to ensure adequate arrangements for food, rest, and shelter for those affected,” Dhami added.
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