New Delhi: The death toll in Uttarakhand has risen to nine after six more bodies were found due to rain-related incidents. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and North Bengal also received early rains. Due to landslides caused by heavy rains, National Highway no. 10 was closed. On the other hand, heavy rains in Bareilly and Pilibhit districts of Uttar Pradesh have killed three people. Nainital in Uttarakhand has the highest death toll at eight. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial inspection of the flood-hit areas to review the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also likely to visit Uttarakhand.
However, as the weather returned to normal in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, relief and rescue operations will be easier for the troops. In Uttarakhand, 12 people were injured in rain-related incidents and a total of 12 people, including 11 members of the trekking team, are missing.
It is estimated that 4 houses were damaged in Kumaon area of the state.
Devotees in Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri have been allowed to proceed subject to certain conditions as the weather improves.
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