India Rains Live: UP releases compensation for farmers affected by rainsThe death toll due to heavy rainfall and floods in Uttarakhand rose to 65, with losses amounting to Rs 7,000 crore. Meanwhile, the IMD issued an orange alert for 8 districts in Kerala including Kottayam and Idukki which were impacted by a series of landslides. Stay tuned to DH for more updates...
Uttar Pradesh Government releases Rs 77,88,96,748 from State Disaster Response Fund for providing compensation to 2,35,122 farmers across 35 districts of the state who are affected due to flood and heavy rain
A damaged road after a landslide due to heavy rain near Chikmagalur. Credit: PTI Photo
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Uttarakhand CM meets affected people in Chamoli's rain-hit Dungri village
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited Dungri village in Chamoli district to meet the disaster-hit people who lost their kin in the landslides triggered by heavyrainsin the state.
Accompanied by Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj, State Disaster Management Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and officials, the Chief Minister trekked up the steep slippery slopes of the village with a stick in hand for support to do an on-the-spot assessment of the losses. (PTI)
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NDRF personnel carry out rescue operations in a landslide-affected area following heavy rains in Dungree village of Chamoli district
Credit: PTI Photo
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