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The Government has decided to step-up rescue operations in the flood-ravaged Uttarakhand as more rains are predicted for Monday.
The decision was conveyed by Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while briefing him about the situation in the state, sources said.
The Cabinet Secretary informed the Prime Minister that 66,000 people have already been evacuated by the army, air force, paramilitary forces and others involved in the rescue operations.
He said that 56 helicopters, including those of army and air force, are conducting 220 sorties per day, evacuating the stranded people and distributing the relief material.
The rescue efforts would be stepped up and 500 sorties would be conducted today and tomorrow because more rain is predicted for Monday, the sources said.
Around 6,200 personnel each of army and paramilitary forces are working day and night to rescue the stranded people.
The meeting was told that about 40,000 km area of the state, particularly Gaurikund and Govind Ghat, have been affected by the devastating floods. 36,000 LPG cylinders have been sent to the state.
The Cabinet Secretary briefed the Prime Minister after holding a meeting with Defence Secretary, Home Secretary, Air Chief, Vice Chief of Army, DG BRO, DG ITBP and former Home Secretary V.K. Duggal, who has been appointed as the nodal officer on the flood situation.
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