Viral Video: Amid the nameplate controversy in UP, there has been a heartfelt moment of Unity has been seen in Haridwar. The heavily distributed rainfall across all the districts of Uttarakhand has increased the woes of the state, particularly the Kedarnath valley. The whole night it has been raining continuously, which has further caused widespread heavy disruptions. The local bodies also had to suspend the movement of all types of vehicles on the Kedarnath highway, a crucial link of the area, which was almost washed away. With heavy rainfall, trees have fallen and debris on the highway has stopped people from moving out of the place or into the place, thus trapping people on both sides. Most of the rivers report water levels below the danger mark; it means flood-like conditions still prevail above Bihar.
Rescuing Kanwariyas from Haridwar’s Ganges
In such harsh conditions, the SDRF was busy rescuing people. The SDRF team and a Muslim Diver successfully saved two Kanwariyas in Haridwar who, finding themselves in desperation and entrapped in the water of the Ganges at two different ghats, could be successfully saved. The video of the rescue operation from the Ganges River at Haridwar has gone viral on social media, showing the agility and skill of the divers holding on while obtaining their way through the treacherous waters of the Ganges. The footage highlights the critical role of these brave relief workers and has garnered widespread praise from the public.
Uttarakhand Schools Closed Amid Heavy Rainfall
To reach a large part of population, the administration issued holidays for schools in Bageshwar, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. This is a preventive measure taken up by the administration for the safety of students and staff due to the unfavorable climatic conditions. Even the first Monday of Sawan, when the number of Kanwar pilgrims is high, which is the Kanwar rush to Haridwar and Rishikesh to gather water of the Ganga, was disturbed not because of the rains.
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for many districts in Uttarakhand, warning of continued heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning, especially in Kedarnath Dham, through July 27. The authorities have asked everyone to stay on full alert and not take any chances.