Uttarakhand: 9 persons killed, 1 girl rescued alive after car washed away in Dhela river
The official informed that one girl was rescued alive, while around five people were trapped early this morning.
ANI
Amid the incessant rains in several parts of India, nine persons have lost their lives after a car was washed away in Dhela river of Ramanagar of Uttarakhand. Anand Bharan, DIG, Kumaon Range confirmed the news to ANI, and informed that one girl was rescued alive, while around five people were trapped early this morning.
Newly elected village head killed in Tehri due to landslide
On Wednesday, a newly elected village chief was killed while he was on his way to take an oath following a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Uttarakhand's Tehri district. The official informed that three people accompanying him were injured in the tragic incident.
Landslides were reported in several others parts as well that also led to the blockade of the Badrinath highway near Sirobagad in Rudraprayag district, officials said.
IMD predicts heavy rain in the state
On July 4, the Meteorological Department had predicted heavy rain in Uttarakhand for the next four days. An alert of heavy rain was issued in Dehradun, Nainital, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Tehri, Pauri, and Champawat.
On Monday heavy rain lashed Dehradun in which several trees were uprooted and vehicles were damaged. The monsoon hit Uttarakhand last week raising concerns over landslides in the hill state.
People have been advised to be alert due to landslides, rock fall, debris on roads, erosion and water flow in river drains through sensitive areas due to heavy rains.
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