Chamoli, Aug. 11 -- NDRF and SDRF teams have reached the site where a Bailey bridge was washed away following a sudden surge in water flow at Tamak Nala on the Jyotirmath-Malari motor road in Chamoli district.

The teams were deployed after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took immediate cognisance of the incident and directed the administration to give top priority to relief and rescue operations. The teams are carrying out search and rescue efforts at the site.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Bailey Bridge constructed by 123 BRTF, Suraithota, at Tamak Nala was completely washed away due to the heavy flow of water in the stream. The sudden surge reportedly swept away one person and a vehicle (camper).

Following the inci...