Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttarakhand today to assess the massive destruction caused by the ongoing monsoon floods and landslides.

Modi’s Schedule in Uttarakhand

• PM Modi will arrive in Dehradun on Thursday evening.

• Around 4:15 p.m., he will conduct an aerial survey of the worst-affected areas.

• At 5 p.m., he will chair a high-level review meeting with both state and central officials to evaluate the status of relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Officials confirmed that tight security arrangements have been made for the Prime Minister’s visit.

Monsoon Havoc in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand has been facing severe monsoon disasters, including:

• Cloudbursts

• Landslides

• Flash floods

These calamities have left behind widespread destruction, claiming over 80 lives and leaving nearly 100 people missing. Thousands have been injured, and infrastructure worth ₹5,000 crore has been damaged. Roads, schools, and power supply lines are among the worst-hit.

Central Government’s Support

A central team had already visited the state earlier to assess the damage and provide assistance measures.

Earlier this week, PM Modi also visited Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to review similar flood-hit regions.

PM Modi’s Meeting in Varanasi

Before heading to Uttarakhand, PM Modi will meet Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The India–Mauritius talks will focus on:

• Development partnerships

• Healthcare, education, science & technology

• Energy and infrastructure

• Renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and the blue economy

The meeting also highlights the civilisational and spiritual ties between India and Mauritius, further building on their Enhanced Strategic Partnership announced earlier this year.