Dehradun, Aug. 4 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken immediate cognisance of the disaster-induced damage to the road connecting Khainuri village in Dasholi block of Chamoli district.

He has directed the Chamoli District Magistrate and concerned departmental officials on Monday to restore the road on a priority basis and ensure the early resumption of traffic.

The Chief Minister spoke over the phone with residents of Khainuri village, who apprised him of the condition of the road linking their village. The villagers informed him that the road had been completely damaged due to the disaster, causing severe commuting difficulties for nearly 120 families.

After hearing their concerns, CM Dhami immediately instructed...