SDRF Swiftly Evacuates Students
Responding to the emergency, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel rushed to the institute. Despite severe waterlogging, the teams acted promptly and rescued all the stranded students, moving them to safer locations. Authorities confirmed that every student was safely evacuated.
Flood Damage Across Dehradun
In addition to the rescue, widespread damage was reported across the city. A 100-metre stretch of road in Maldevta, Raipur was swept away. Market areas near Sahastradhara were heavily impacted, with debris carried into shops and businesses, resulting in significant losses.
CM Dhami Visits Affected Areas
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Sahastradhara, Raipur, Maldevta and Kesarwala to assess the situation. He noted that houses, roads and livelihoods have been badly hit. Relief and restoration work, he said, is underway on a war footing.
Support from the Centre
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah contacted him to review the situation and assured complete support. State officials confirmed that multi-departmental teams are engaged in ongoing rescue and relief operations.
River Overflow Worsens Market Losses
The Sahastradhara river overflowed due to the downpour, flooding local markets and damaging commercial establishments. Shopkeepers reported heavy losses as floodwaters entered their premises.
Growing Risk of Extreme Weather
The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of Uttarakhand’s hill districts to cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides. Authorities have urged people in vulnerable locations to remain alert and follow safety advisories.
