Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE UPDATES | 150 rescued, 11 army jawans missing, says NDRF

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A massive cloudburst struck the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, resulting in devastating flash floods across the high-altitude villages, including Dharali. As per local accounts, several houses were either damaged or swept away by the surging waters. 

According to reports, approximately 10–12 people might be trapped beneath the debris, and an estimated 20–25 hotels and homestays have likely been washed away. The sudden deluge caused widespread panic as villagers rushed to find higher, dry ground. Videos captured in the region showed a violent torrent of water hurtling down.

Uttarkashi Cloudburst

15:12 PM(4 weeks ago )

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Uttarkashi cloudburst: The Indian Air Force has swung into action in response to the flash flood in Harsil

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

15:11 PM(4 weeks ago )

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Four people have lost their lives and over 50 people are reported missing: Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

15:09 PM(4 weeks ago )

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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at ground zero

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

15:08 PM(4 weeks ago )

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Uttarkashi cloudburst: Army personnel are conducting a search and rescue operation

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

12:48 PM(4 weeks ago )

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150 rescued, 11 army jawans missing, says NDRF

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

About 150 people have been rescued from Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, struck by flash floods a day ago, even as 11 army jawans remain missing, an NDRF officer said on Wednesday.  

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22:35 PM(1 month ago )

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Uttarkashi cloudburst: Never seen such horrific scene in life, says 60-year-old eyewitness

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

"Everything is over" -- a victim is heard saying in one of several disturbing videos which surfaced online after a cloudburst led to flash floods on Tuesday in Himalayan village of Dharali in this district leaving behind a trail of destruction.

In a horrific video of the incident, some people were seen running and screaming to save their lives from the floodwaters coming close on their heels and finally swallowing them. Read More...

21:21 PM(1 month ago )

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What is a cloudburst and why Himalayas are at greater risk

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

A devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods, damaging homes and sending panic through high-altitude villages like Dharali. While such events may seem sudden, scientists warn they’re becoming increasingly common and increasingly dangerous in the Indian Himalayas. Read More...

17:18 PM(1 month ago )

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Indian Army conducts swift rescue operations after landslide near Dharali, Uttarakhand

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

16:29 PM(1 month ago )

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Devastating flash floods hit Uttarkashi, at least four killed

Posted by: Bibhu Prasad Ray

The devastating flashflood came in the wake of a cloudburst somewhere in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, locals said.

According to initial reports, at least four people have died, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya told reporters. An Army team from Harsil has been rushed to the spot. Read More...

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