A cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, leading to flash floods and landslides. Four people have died so far, and more than 50 are missing. Several houses and small hotels were swept away by the strong water flow. Rescue teams from the Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF are on site. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said relief efforts are in progress and the situation is being monitored.
धराली (उत्तरकाशी) के प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में जिला प्रशासन, भारतीय सेना, NDRF एवं SDRF की टीमें राहत और बचाव कार्यों में जुटी हुई हैं। प्राथमिकता के आधार पर लोगों को सुरक्षित स्थानों पर पहुंचाया जा रहा है और स्थिति पर लगातार निगरानी रखी जा रही है। प्रशासन पूरी तरह सतर्क है और… pic.twitter.com/EV2ykxQ0bA
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) August 5, 2025
Search Operations Continue
Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the affected area. Officials believe that around 10–12 people may still be trapped. Reports also suggest that nearly 20–25 buildings have been badly damaged or washed away. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police and other emergency teams are helping move villagers to safer areas. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the state government and assured all possible help.
Uttarkashi Police says, “In Uttarkashi, due to the rising water level of Kheer Gadh in the Harsil area, reports of damage in Dharali have prompted police, SDRF, army, and other disaster response teams to engage in relief and rescue operations at the site.” pic.twitter.com/29DWFYqAzt
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
VIDEO | Uttarakhand: Cloudburst in Kheer Ganga triggers devastation. Several feared swept away. More details awaited.
(Source: Third Party)
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