Mussoorie, Aug. 28 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the disaster-affected areas in Syana Chatti, part of Barkot tehsil in Uttarkashi district on Wednesday. He also announced Rs.5 lakh each for families whose houses were damaged and for the families of the deceased. The chief minister's visit was prompted by a flash flood that occurred in the Garh stream, which deposited debris and silt and blocked the flow of the Yamuna River near Syana Chatti. This led to the formation of a temporary lake, triggering concerns among the local population and disrupting daily life, officials said. During his inspection, CM Dhami took stock of the ongoing efforts to clear the artificial lake. He issued directives to officials to expedite the removal of silt and widen the area in front of the lake to ensure faster water drainage. Meeting with the affected residents, the chief minister listened to their problems and assured them of all possible assistance. Acknowledging the challenges faced by local farmers due to the blocked roads, the chief minister instructed the District Magistrate to assess the damage caused by the waterlogging and debris. He also directed the DM to immediately declare a minimum support price for the potato crop, which has been severely impacted by the lack of road connectivity, on the Yamunotri Highway. The chief minister later inspected the damaged Kupra-Kunsala bridge site. He ordered authorities to swiftly appoint an agency to begin construction work and emphasised the need to maintain an alternative pedestrian route until the main bridge is restored. CM Dhami stressed the urgency of clearing landslides to restore traffic flow and reopen the Yamunotri route for pilgrims as soon as possible....