Dehradun, Sept. 19 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 18 Sep: After rescuing people stranded in the heavy rains, the district administration is now working to restore basic services. District Magistrate (DM) Savin Bansal has directed that electricity, water, roads, and other essential services be restored on a priority basis in the disaster-affected areas.

The DM has also recommended a high-level inquiry into the unauthorised approach road and resort construction in Bandawali, which allegedly led to diversion in the river's course and caused damage to government property.

After the inspection, the DM instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) to quickly restore traffic on the damaged roads and bridges at Maldevta, Kisanpuri, Kesharwal,...