Uttarkashi, Aug. 9 -- A large number of supplies, rations and essential materials have been sent to the flood-affected areas in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, an official said on Saturday.

According to Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth, many survivors were evacuated from the flood-affected Harsil and Dharali with the help of the Air Force and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA).

"Due to the weather being clear this morning, many survivors have been evacuated and a large number of supplies, rations and essential materials have been delivered through the Air Force and UCADA," DGP Seth told ANI.

He informed that rescue efforts have been intensified, and the disaster response forces were trying to eva...