Concerned over the situation in Uttarakhand due to the natural calamity, Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed on Thursday called an emergency meeting at Raj Bhawan following a relief package of Rs 5 crore for the flash flood victims.
The Governor that a chopper be immediately sent to Uttarakhand to rescue the stranded people. He instructed the officials to extend all possible help to Uttarkhand.
To get information about pilgrims of Jharkhand who are trapped there, the Governor instructed the officials to get necessary information as soon as possible and initiate efforts to bring the people back to the State. Ahmed also ordered to set up a control room in the State and announce helpline numbers for the kin of the victims.