Disaster response teams on Tuesday rescued 200 students stranded at the Devbhoomi Institute campus in Paunda, Dehradun, after heavy overnight rains caused severe waterlogging.
The downpour also caused damage to roads, houses, and other infrastructure across several areas of the state.
After receiving information about the stranded students, rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the campus and brought all 200 students to safety.
"The team reached the spot and conducted a quick rescue operation. Amidst the waterlogging, the team worked with utmost prudence and promptness and evacuated all 200 students safely and took them to a safe place," the SDRF said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an on-site inspection of affected areas, including Sahastradhara, Raipur, and other localities in Dehradun.
He also visited Kesarwala and Maldevta, where a 100-meter-long road in Raipur was washed away due to the heavy flow of water from Sahastradhara.
Addressing reporters, Dhami said, “There has been a lot of damage to houses and government properties. Livelihood is affected. We are working to get things back on track. Connectivity has been disrupted at several places. The water level of rivers has increased. All our departments are working on a war footing. PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with me this morning and took all the details. They assured us that all possible help will be provided. We are working to help the people affected in this disaster..."
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