Dehradun, Aug. 9 -- A total of 164 people have been brought from Dharali-Harshil to the ITBP Matli helipad, according to the Uttarakhand government.

Speaking to ANI, the state government said that all essential items are being sent to the affected areas through helicopters. The people being rescued are also being sent safely to their destinations, as per their convenience, after first aid.

The state government said that, along with rescue teams, the availability of all types of relief material is also being ensured in the disaster-affected areas of Harshil-Dharali.

Under 'Operation Dharali,' the Indian Army has been victorious in its efforts to restore mobile and internet connectivity in Uttarakhand's Harsil.

The Army managed to repai...