Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey and on-ground inspection of areas affected by the severe hailstorms in Uttarakhand.
According to reports, there was a severe hailstorm in Uttarakhand which has led to severe damage of crops and property. Severe hailstorms struck the Bajpur area at around noon, causing damage to farmers’ crops.
It is worth mentioning that, Chief Minister Dhami was returning to Dehradun from Haldwani. Upon receiving information about the hailstorm and the resulting crop damage, he directed the pilot to divert the helicopter towards Bajpur despite the adverse weather conditions.
The Chief Minister heard the grievance of the local farmers and informed that compensation shall be paid.
He added that he has instructed the administration officials to carry out an assessment. The people are facing a major crisis and hardship, and the government will stand firmly with them.
The government will strive to provide all possible assistance during this difficult times, the CM assured. The paddy crop is nearing maturity, and waterlogging has created further complications. There are also numerous guava orchards assessment will include the damage to them as well.
Power lines have been uprooted, and some houses and public properties have also sustained major damage. This is a developing story, further detailed reports awaited in this matter.
