Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Secretary and Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Monday announced the postponement of the Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib Yatra until September 5, in view of the red and orange alerts issued by the Meteorological Department.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said several districts are under red and orange alerts, and the next 24–48 hours will be crucial. “Our entire district administration, NDRF, SDRF, and all departments are on alert. We are also monitoring the Nanak Sagar Dam, which is currently 5 feet below the danger level,” Dhami said.
The CM added that relief efforts are underway for families whose homes were damaged, with relocation to safer places and relief camps being set up. Road clearance work is also in progress.
Dhami chaired a review meeting with senior officials and directed district-level officers to remain on round-the-clock alert. He emphasized strict vigilance on landslide-prone routes, waterlogging preparedness in plains, and ensuring all safety measures for the public.
“The State continues to face challenges due to excessive rainfall, and the coming few days are going to be more difficult,” he cautioned.
