Following the Dharali disaster, Uttarakhand has halted construction in disaster-prone zones. CM Dhami prohibited construction near water sources and ordered identification of vulnerable areas. The directive aims to prevent future construction in sensitive regions and hold officials accountable, prioritizing disaster management and citizen safety in the state.
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Following the Dharali disaster, Uttarakhand has halted construction in disaster-prone zones. CM Dhami prohibited construction near water sources and ordered identification of vulnerable areas. The directive aims to prevent future construction in sensitive regions and hold officials accountable, prioritizing disaster management and citizen safety in the state.
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