'Very shocking, it's a natural disaster': Nirmala Sitharaman on Chamoli tragedy

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Published on February 7, 2021 - Duration: 01:08s

'Very shocking, it's a natural disaster': Nirmala Sitharaman on Chamoli tragedy

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed condolences on Chamoli tragedy, where 100-150 casualties are feared after water level rose in Dhauliganga river after a glacier burst.

"It is a kind of tragedy which is very shocking.

It's a natural disaster.

Home Minister has assured that every help the Uttarakhand government would need will be extended.

There shall not be any hesitation on that," said Nirmala Sitharaman.


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