This week, many parts of Uttarakhand again faced a disaster-like situation due to very heavy and concentrated rain, landslides, heavier-than-expected water flows and floods. At the time of writing on Wednesday evening, 46 deaths have been reported and 11 people are reported missing. Rescue work by National Disaster Response Team and other agencies resulted in timely rescue of several stranded persons, including migrant workers and tourists.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has stated that massive damage has taken place all over the state. Certainly, reports of distress and disaster have been coming in from most parts. However, this time it appears that Kumaon region of the state has suffered even more than Garhwal region. Generally, the Garhwal region has been more in news due to disasters, but this time it appears that there have been more deaths and heavier damage in Kumaon. Even Nainital was cut off for some time.In Ramgarh Talla, it appears that the situation has been particularly devastating. Videos from there also give an idea that a lot of damage in interior areas has taken place which may not capture the attention of officials immediately. This damage has been of longer-term duration and these aspects of the disaster, badly upsetting the life of many ordinary hill households, already leading a difficult life, should be kept in mind while preparing longer-term relief and rehabilitation plan.
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