India, Aug. 3 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed officials to restore on priority the disaster-damaged road connecting Khainuri village in Chamoli district after residents informed him that around 120 families were facing difficulties due to the disruption.

According to an official statement, villagers from Khainuri in Dasholi block spoke to the chief minister over the phone and apprised him of the condition of the road, which they said had been completely damaged following a disaster, severely affecting connectivity to the village.

Taking immediate cognisance of the matter, Dhami instructed the Chamoli district magistrate and other concerned officials to begin restoration work on priority and ensure sa...