Upon receiving news late Thursday night of an incident involving the accumulation of debris and water in a THDC tunnel under construction at Mayapur (Pipalkoti) in Chamoli district, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami immediately arrived at the State Disaster Operations Centre in Dehradun.

Taking personal command of the entire relief and rescue operation from there, he directed officials to conduct the mission on a war footing. From the Disaster Operations Centre, the Chief Minister interacted directly with the rescued workers through video conferencing to inquire about their well‑being and boost their morale. He assured them that the state government stands firmly with them and that proper arrangements would be made for their medical treatment and rehabilitation.