Published 11:29 IST, July 21st 2020

Uttarakhand Villagers carry patient on makeshift stretcher; brave landslide and cloudburst

Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand witnessed a cloud burst on Monday leading to incessant rainfall in the region leaving 3 dead and 11 missing

Reported by: Ananya Varma
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Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand witnessed a cloud burst on Monday leing to incessant rainfall in region leaving 3 de and 11 missing. However, even amid lashing rains,  villrs of Munsiyari showcased great cour and humanity after y helped transport one of patients on a makeshift stretcher braving landslide and rocky terrains of Pithoragarh.

 ro connecting vill to hospital was blocked due to landslide and rain. Carrying  patient on a stretcher me of wooden logs, villrs walked through slippery rocks of terrain to help patient reach hospital. 

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Meanwhile, on pandemic front, COVID-19 tally in Uttarakhand shot up to 4,515 on Monday after 239 people tested positive disease. re have been 3,116 recoveries in state as of date while 36 have migrated out of state. death toll in state stands at 52. 

Taking stock of servicemen who have contracted COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday. PM Modi asked state government and Army officers to coordinate and ensure proper treatment to soldiers is provided. 

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(With ncy Inputs)

11:29 IST, July 21st 2020