An under construction bridge is seen collapsed on a river along a national highway between Pithoragarh-Champawat, in Chalthi, Uttarakhand. Pic/AFP
As a precautionary measure, the Badrinath Yatra has also been halted and passengers en route to Badrinath were stopped in safe places. Pic/PTI
Maximum casualties are from the Nainital district, said Uttarakhand DGP, Ashok Kumar. Pic/AFP
On October 19, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey of areas affected due to heavy rainfall. According to the State Disaster Management Secretary, Uttarakhand has recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Pic/PTI
The NDRF has deployed 15 teams in the state. The Kumaon region of the hill state has been severely hit by heavy rains, leading to razing of houses and leaving many trapped in the debris. Pic/PTI
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over 300 people from flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand. Pic/PTI
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