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Chamoli cloudburst: CM Dhami monitors situation, number of missing rises to 10

Chamoli, Sep 18 || Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday expressed his distress over the cloudburst in Chamoli's Nanda Nagar and said that he is constantly monitoring the rescue and relief operations.

A total of 10 people have been reported missing as heavy debris flowed in Nanda Nagar's Kuntari Lagafali area and Dhurma following the cloudburst.

Taking to X, CM Dhami posted, "Sad news has been received that the heavy rainfall in the Nandan Nagar Ghat area of Chamoli district has caused damage to nearby houses. Local administration, SDRF, and police teams have reached the spot immediately and are engaged in relief and rescue operations."

"In this regard, I am in constant contact with the administration and am personally monitoring the situation closely. I pray to God for the safety of all," he added.

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