The Chief Minister reviewed the damage caused by the cloud burst in Tharali of Chamoli district and the ongoing relief work there with senior state officials at the State Emergency Operations Centre, Dehradun.
A cloudburst struck the Tharali area of Chamoli district late on Friday night, prompting immediate relief and rescue operations by the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams. Atleast one person has died and another has been missing since Friday, accor
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed 'deep grief' over the death of a young woman after she got buried under debris following cloudburst late Friday night in Tharali area of Chamoli district, said a press statement from CMO.
Visuals shared by the Uttarakhand Department of Information and Public Relations on X showed the river's water flowing just a few feet away from people's doorsteps, as the high currents wash away the dirt, and any loose debris coming in contact with it.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Chamoli public representatives on the cloudburst damage. He expressed grief and urged full cooperation with district authorities for relief and rescue, requesting the local MLA to stay on-site for inspection.
A cloudburst struck the Tharali area of Chamoli district late on Friday night, prompting immediate relief and rescue operations by the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams.
"Late last night, a tragic report of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration
Speaking to media persons, Union Minister Singh said, "...We have come here and assessed what actions will be taken to provide immediate relief... Today, the DC has arranged for rations at all the relief centres... We have also distributed relief materials on our part..."
During the meeting, CM Dhami apprised the Union Minister about the extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district, following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst earlier this month.
The cumulative loss report, covering June 20 to August 21, 2025, shows that rain-related deaths were caused by landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, lightning, fire, snake bites, avalanches, electrocutions, falls from steep slopes, and other mishaps.