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.
Northern Railways issued a statement, "Between the Haridwar-Motichur section on the Haridwar-Dehradun route, a boulder came on the track. Since the Railways had already made a canopy, no major damage took place. No injury or casualty reported. Restoration work started, and the sectional o
The state's Department of Information and Public Relations, posted on X, "In view of the weather department's rain warning in Uttarakhand, a holiday has been declared for all schools from class 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centers in the state's Champawat, Pauri, and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
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
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.
The fifth day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw the final two league matches of Division 'B' take place, with Hockey Uttarakhand defeating Le Puducherry Hockey in a dominating performance, followed by Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu drawing against Delhi.
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his deep condolences to the people affected by the cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He prayed for the well-being of the victims and their families.