Amit Shah to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Uttarakhand, review situation

As many as 52 people have died over the past one week due to rain-related incidents, as per the state`s natural disaster incident report. At least 17 people are reported to be missing.

DEHRADUN: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will assess the flood situation and conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas in Uttarakhand along with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday.

Shah had reached Uttarakhand last evening to take stock of the situation arising out of incessant rains. He was welcomed by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Dehradun airport. "The Union Minister will hold review meetings and take stock of the situation in Uttarakhand," sources close to the developments were cited as saying by ANI.

Shah will also conduct an aerial survey in the state on Thursday, sources added.