Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand claimed 11 more lives in Nainital and Almora districts of Kumaon region today, taking the death toll in the rain incident to 16 in the state.<br />''<br />''Rescue and Relief Operation is being carried out by the Army and NDRF along with District Administration. The help of Army helicopters is also being taken for relief work. Two helicopters will be deployed in Kumaon and one in Garhwal.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is conducting an aerial inspection of areas affected by heavy rains today. He will also conduct on-site inspection of the affected areas.<br />''<br />''The hilly areas of Garhwal and Kumaon region are still experiencing moderate rain, as a result of which water level in all the major rivers of the state have risen.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narender Modi today spoke to Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and inquired about the Relief and Rescue Operation and the damage caused by heavy rain in the state. Chief Minister said that there has been damage at some places in the state. He said, the State Government and Administration in the state is in full alert mode. All departments of the state are put on high alert in view of the weather warning. Prime Minister assured that all possible help would be given to the state.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, he is keeping a close watch on all the districts and is in constant touch with the District Magistrates on phone.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district and Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district has been blocked at several places following landslides triggered by heavy rain. Many circuit roads connecting villages in hilly areas have also been interrupted due to landslides. Man and machinery have been deployed to open the roads in hilly areas on a war footing for vehicular movement.</span><br />