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Naima Sood
17 SEP 2025 | 02:56:22

Uttarakhand's Dehradun is experiencing flash floods, landslides and deadly rains. At least 10 people are feared dead in the disastrous rains. Waterlogging in Tehri left people stranded at Geeta Bhawan. Also, a road in Nainital has been blocked by debris brought by a landslide triggered by heavy rain.

The chief minister's office, in a post in Hindi on X, said that Dhami has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the situation in Uttarakhand following heavy showers. They assured the state of all possible help and asserted that the Union government stands firmly with the people of Uttarakhand in this hour of crisis, according to the CMO.

Dhami is visiting the rain-affected areas of Dehradun district to review the situation on the ground. Local MLAs and senior officials are present with him.

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