Bageshwar (Uttarakhand) [India], September 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday visited Kapkot in Bageshwar district to inspect the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work in disaster-affected areas and assured affected families of all possible support from the state government.

In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, 'Upon reaching Kapkot, Bageshwar, a ground inspection of the disaster-affected area was conducted. At the same time, direct communication was held with the affected families, assuring them of every possible assistance and support.'

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He added, 'During the inspection, officials were instructed to show no laxity in relief and rehabilitation works. Swift relief materials should reach every affected family, the rehabilitation process should be transparent and time-bound, and no needy person should be deprived of assistance.'

'Our government is continuously working to serve the public with complete sensitivity and commitment. During this time, the MLA Suresh Garia was also present,' the post added on X.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a field inspection of waterlogging and land erosion caused by floods in Laksar and nearby areas of Haridwar district.

CM Dhami said he had met flood-affected people in the district and assured them that the necessary supplies would be provided.

'I myself went there and met the people, and we worked on providing the necessary supplies and meeting the demands of the people there. We were with all the disaster-affected people,' the Chief Minister told reporters.

He emphasised that the roads in the flood-hit areas would be elevated and added that the government would undertake relocation measures in those regions.

'In the near future, the road there would be elevated... Relocation measures would also be taken for the people there. Our administration was on alert mode 24 hours a day and was working in coordination with everyone,' the CM said. (ANI)