Several homes, hotels, and shops have been destroyed, with many more damaged. Teams are working tirelessly, even during the night, to rescue people trapped in the affected areas.
Two cloudbursts, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area, caused widespread destruction, with Dharali bearing the brunt. Reportedly, the region also suffered from mudslides and flash floods.
A cloudburst triggered devastating flashfloods in the Harsil area of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, with at least 8-10 Indian Army personnel reported missing from a camp in the lower Harsil region. The cloudburst occurred around 1:40 pm on Tuesday, causing widespread damage in Dharali
Speaking to ANI, District Magistrate Verma said, "The water level has started to reduce in the Ganga as well as the Yamuna, and we believe that if there is no rain in the upcoming days, the situation will be normal. Our relief camps are working continuously. Around 8,000 people are in the sh
According to the statement, 50 NDRF statements have been sent from Delhi, 15 officials from Dehradun, 30 SDRF personnel from Gangotri, and another 45 from Dehradun. A total of 30 ITBP personnel have been sent.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in coordination with other agencies, rescued 37 people, including 11 women and 4 children, amid the devastation by the Dharali cloudburst, causing flash floods in the region.
So far, 15-20 individuals have been safely evacuated, with the injured receiving prompt medical attention at the Indian Army medical facility in Harshil.
"The devastation caused by the cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) of Uttarakhand is extremely heartbreaking. Many people have lost their lives, and many others are missing. Homes have been completely destroyed. I express my deepest condolences to those affected by this horrific tragedy an
The central government is working closely with the state government to provide immediate and necessary assistance to the affected area. Amit Shah spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to obtain detailed information about the incident and assured him of central support.
Taking swift action, Shah directed the deployment of rescue teams from both the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to the affected area. Three ITBP teams have already been dispatched, while four NDRF teams are en route and expected to join th
According to a release, ensuring timely, transparent, and sensitive relief for every affected individual remains the government's top priority. CM Yogi Adityanath has emphasised that "this is a time for empathy, vigilance, and unwavering public service, adding that every government official