Dr. Shikha Mishra
Chief Minister diverts helicopter after receiving report of severe hailstorm; conducts aerial survey and on-ground inspection
Lead Reporting
BAJPUR: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited hailstorm-affected areas of Bajpur soon after receiving reports of severe hailfall that damaged standing crops. He interacted with farmers to understand their concerns and directed officials to expedite the assessment of agricultural losses.
The hailstorm struck the Bajpur region at around noon, damaging crops and raising concerns among local farmers. The Chief Minister was travelling from Haldwani to Dehradun when he received information about the incident. Despite adverse weather conditions, he directed the pilot to divert the helicopter towards Bajpur to assess the situation.
Dhami first conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas before landing in Bajpur for an on-ground inspection. He visited damaged fields, met farmers and listened to their accounts of the losses and difficulties caused by the sudden weather event.
The Chief Minister assured the affected farmers of the government’s support and instructed officials to prioritise a detailed survey of crop damage. He directed the administration to complete the assessment promptly and ensure that eligible farmers receive assistance in accordance with applicable government norms.
Emphasising the need for timely action, Dhami said protecting farmers’ interests remained a priority during natural calamities. He asked officials to handle the process with sensitivity and urgency, ensuring that the assessment and subsequent administrative action were completed within the stipulated timeframe.
The visit enabled the Chief Minister to assess the situation directly and hear the concerns of farmers soon after the hailstorm. The administration has been directed to expedite the damage assessment and take further action in accordance with established provisions.
