Cloudburst Hits Dehradun | In Dehradun, there was a lot of burst, roads and roads flowed, CM Dhami gave information on the traged

The huge cloudburst in Dehradun caused heavy havoc and torrential rains engulfed the entire area. In many areas, especially due to heavy rains, houses, roads, cars and shops were swept away on the banks of the Tamsa River. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted, “Some shops have been damaged due to heavy rains late last night in Sahastradhara, Dehradun. The district administration, SDRF and police are engaged in relief and rescue work by reaching the spot. I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and personally keep an eye on the situation.”

Roads, houses and shops damaged due to heavy rains

Roads, houses and shops were damaged due to heavy rains at various places in Uttarakhand and a bridge was washed away in the early hours of Tuesday. An officer gave this information. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said, “There have also been reports of damage from Sahastradhara and Maldevata and Mussoorie in Dehradun. Two to three people are said to be missing in Dehradun. The news of the death of a person has been received in Mussoorie and it is being confirmed. ”

Team relief and rescue operations in affected areas 

He informed that teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations in the affected areas, while 300 to 400 people have been taken to safe places. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on ‘X’, “Late last night, some shops were damaged due to heavy rains in Sahastradhara, Dehradun. District administration, SDRF and police are engaged in relief and rescue work by reaching the spot.

Song river came in spate due to rain


He said, “I am in constant contact with the local administration and personally monitor the situation. I pray to God for the safety of all. ”Due to heavy rains, the Song River was in spate and the surrounding areas were flooded. Sadar subdivision magistrate Hari Giri said in a conversation with ‘PTI video’, “The water level is rising and the flow is very fast. There is no news of anyone being killed. Tourists are staying in hotels. ”

Water logging also reported in IT Park area 


Waterlogging is also reported in the IT Park area of ​​Dehradun and water has entered many offices, which are trapped. Local resident Hrithik Sharma said, “I am stuck here since 5:30 in the morning. There is a lot of water here, my car is submerged in water. Water has entered the offices and basements.

Red alert issued for Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal, which has been warned of extremely heavy rain till 9 am today. The red alert is also expected to have heavy rains of more than 15 mm per hour, splatter with thunder and strong winds up to 87 km/h. These serious weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the day, causing more damage and disruption. 

Tamsa river on boom, Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple submerged

The pictures obtained from Dehradun are visible on the river Tamsa, causing a widespread flood. The Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, which is a venerable site, is one of the most affected areas, which has been flooded in the premises. According to the temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi, the river flow rapidly intensified at around 5 am, causing the temple area to be completely submerged.

Talking to news agency ANI, Joshi urged people to stay away from rivers during this bad weather. He confirmed that no casualties were reported, and the sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe, but there has been a lot of damage in the surrounding areas. He said, “This kind of situation had not come for a very long time … There has been damage in many places … people should avoid going to the rivers at this time … The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe … There is no report of any kind of life-property loss yet.”

Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Dhami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Dhami on the phone to get detailed information on the situation arising out of heavy rains in Uttarakhand.

He assured all possible assistance and emphasized that the central government is fully standing with Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis. Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, Chief Minister Dhami told him that the administrative machinery is completely active in the affected areas and rescue and relief operations are being carried out on a war footing.

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