Uttarkashi, Aug. 28 -- The Uttarkashi district administration on Thursday said that work is underway to increase water flow at the temporary lake formed near Syanachatti due to the partial blockage of the Yamuna river flow, through desilting and river channelisation efforts.

The temporary lake was formed following an obstruction in the Yamuna River caused by debris from Gadgad Gadera near Syanachatti. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the site and directed officials to remove the silt deposited in the river route and widen the lake's mouth to ensure quicker drainage.

Earlier on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a field inspection of the disaster-affected areas in Syanachatti of th...