“Papa, We Won’t Survive”: Tragic Last Words of Son Missing in Uttarkashi Floods
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A heart-wrenching story has emerged from the devastating floods in Uttarkashi’s Harsil Valley, Uttarakhand. A Nepalese migrant laborer, Vijay Singh, had a tense two-minute phone conversation with his son before losing contact. The son, who was among a group of laborers in the Harsil Valley, was inconsolable and helpless as he uttered his final words: “Papa, we won’t survive, there’s a lot of water in the drain.”
Details of the Incident
- Location: Harsil Valley in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand—hit by flash floods and landslides triggered by a cloudburst.
- Victims: A group of 26 migrant laborers from Nepal were working on road and bridge construction in the valley.
- Survivors: Vijay Singh and his wife, Kali Devi, were the only ones who left the valley before the disaster struck.
Aftermath and Search Efforts
- The couple walked to Gangawadi but couldn’t proceed due to a washed-away bridge over the Bhagirathi River.
- Vijay and Kali Devi are appealing to the government to help them return to Harsil Valley to search for their missing children.
- Rescue operations are underway, with the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and local administration involved.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is monitoring rescue operations closely.
Tragic Context
The cloudburst in Harsil Valley led to flash floods and landslides, causing widespread damage and loss. Around 11 army personnel are also reported missing in the disaster.
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