Uttarakhand CM Dhami Thanks Rajasthan Counterpart For Extending Rs 5 Crore Disaster Relief

Final Up to date:September 07, 2025, 22:17 IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami thanked Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma for Rs 5 crore support and robust assist in the course of the disaster.

An excavator getting used to clear particles from a highway following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst, in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. (Picture: BRO India)

As Uttarakhand continues to reel beneath the impression of relentless rain-related disasters, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Rajasthan authorities for its well timed and compassionate help. Taking to the social media platform X, CM Dhami thanked his Rajasthan counterpart for extending essential assist in the course of the ongoing disaster.

“Heartfelt because of the Honorable Chief Minister for the essential help supplied in the course of the catastrophe that struck Uttarakhand. On this tough time, this delicate initiative by the Rajasthan authorities will function a assist for these affected by the catastrophe. We, all Uttarakhand residents, will all the time keep in mind this heat and spirit of cooperation,” CM Dhami tweeted.

The help, described as each immediate and beneficiant, has reportedly eased the burden on native authorities engaged in rescue and aid operations throughout the affected areas.

The Rajasthan authorities has contributed Rs 5 crore in the direction of quick aid and rehabilitation efforts for these displaced by rain-related incidents.

Earlier within the day, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma mentioned he had spoken to CM Dhami over the cellphone and guaranteed him of all doable help.

In a publish on X, he wrote, “The extraordinarily distressing and heart-wrenching state of affairs arising from the extreme floods in Uttarakhand, together with the lack of lives and property, is profoundly tragic. On this tough time, with the target of helping the affected individuals, the Rajasthan authorities has despatched an quantity of 5 crore rupees to supply assist for quick aid and rehabilitation efforts.”

He added that Rajasthan stands firmly with the individuals of Uttarakhand.

“A phone dialog was held with the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri @pushkardhami ji, assuring him of all doable assist from the Rajasthan authorities. Each resident of Rajasthan stands shoulder to shoulder with the brothers and sisters of Uttarakhand on this hour of disaster,” he additional wrote.

The state has witnessed extreme destruction resulting from heavy rainfall over the previous few months. In accordance with Vinod Kumar Suman, Secretary of Catastrophe Administration and Rehabilitation, between April 1 and August 31, a complete of 79 individuals have died in disasters throughout the state, 90 are lacking and 115 others have been injured.

As many as 3,953 cattle have perished, 238 pucca and two kutcha homes destroyed, whereas 2,835 pucca and 402 kutcha homes had been severely broken, he mentioned.

Additional, a cloudburst incident was reported in Yamuna Valley in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Saturday, inflicting substantial injury within the Naugaon space. The impression of the cloudburst precipitated particles to bury a residential home, whereas muddy water from a stream flooded greater than half a dozen houses. A number of roads have additionally been closed resulting from landslides and flash floods, hampering rescue operations.

Manisha Roy

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