CM Dhami inspected the disaster-affected region of Syana Chatti in Barkot Tehsil today. He reviewed the ongoing efforts to release water from a temporary lake formed due to debris blocking the Yamuna river.
During the visit, CM Dhami met with affected families, listened to their problems, and assured them of all possible assistance. He directed officials to remove silt from the river channel and widen the outlet of the temporary lake for faster drainage.
The Chief Minister instructed the District Magistrate to conduct an immediate assessment of the damages caused by waterlogging and debris flow, and to submit a detailed report. He also ordered arrangements for the procurement of potato crops at fair prices, as farmers were unable to transport their produce due to blocked routes.
Inspecting the Kupra-Kunshala bridge, the CM emphasized that a working agency must be appointed immediately to begin reconstruction. Until the bridge is restored, an alternative pedestrian route should be arranged to ensure movement of people.
He further directed officials to clear landslide debris from multiple locations and ensure that the Yamunotri route is reopened for pilgrims at the earliest.
CM Dhami reiterated that the state government stands firmly with every affected family during this crisis and promised speedy relief and rehabilitation measures.
The visit was also attended by Purala MLA Durgeshwar Lal, Yamunotri MLA Sanjay Dobhal, BJP District President Nagendra Chauhan, District Panchayat President Ramesh Chauhan, State Media In-Charge Manveer Chauhan, Garhwal Coordinator Kishore Bhatt, District Magistrate Prashant Arya, SP Sarita Dobhal, SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, ADM Mukta Mishra, SDM Brijesh Tiwari, DySP Devendra Singh Negi, and Janak Singh Panwar, among others.