Dhami has instructed Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey and Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate Mayur Dixit to ensure efficient and swift relief efforts in the affected areas of Bal Ganga and Budha Kedar within the Bhilangana development block. He emphasized the need to identify sensitive villages and relocate residents to safer locations to prevent further tragedies.
Minister Premchand Aggarwal, responsible for the Tehri region, has been dispatched to the affected zones to monitor the relief activities personally. The local administration has been tasked with restoring essential services such as electricity and drinking water in the relief camps. The distribution of relief funds to victims is being expedited, with emergency financial assistance already disbursed to the families of the deceased and for property damage.
Tragic incidents have been reported, including the deaths of two women in Toli village due to landslides. Immediate rescue operations led to the recovery of the bodies, and compensation has been provided to the victims' families. Efforts continue to safeguard livestock and evacuate vulnerable structures near riverbanks to mitigate further risk.
The Chief Minister's proactive measures and on-ground presence underscore the state's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by the severe weather, ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
For more information on the ongoing relief efforts and updates, please refer to the latest reports from local news agencies and government releases.