Dehradun: Water level of several rivers has been increased due to heavy rains in various parts of Uttarakhand. The water level increased in Ganga and some other rivers as Yamuna, Kosi and Sharda and some else.
The district authority said, “We are consistently monitoring the water level and are on alert to deal with any possible situation.”
The relief operation for the victims of flood disaster of Uttarakhand had been affected which happened last month.
Meanwhile, ICICI group today donated Rs 15 crore in the relief fund for the victims of Uttarakhand rains and flash floods.
Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO of ICICI Bank Limited met Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna here and handed over the cheque to him as a mark of solidarity with the victims.
Apart from ICICI bank, the donation amount also includes contribution from subsidiary companies of ICCI group.
The Birla guest house has also been washed away due to heavy rain in Rishikesh. Additional District Magistrate, SS Martolia said that the Ganga river has changed its course due to which the guest house along with over 20 acres of land of the adjacent company was washed away yesterday.
8-9 employees used to stay in the guest house, but they had evacuated the place in time, he added.
Bureau Report
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