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

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.

Aug 06, 2025 15:12 IST
Uttarkashi cloudburst: The Indian Air Force has swung into action in response to the flash flood in Harsil
Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | The Indian Air Force has swung into action in response to the flash flood in Harsil, which has isolated the valley. Mi-17s and ALH Mk-III, at Bareilly, are on high alert and An-32s, C-295s, from Agra, have landed at Dehradun for the mission in the… pic.twitter.com/tt0qMgakDR
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2025



Aug 06, 2025 15:11 IST
Four people have lost their lives and over 50 people are reported missing: Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF
#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | Delhi: Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF says, "As per the information received, four people have lost their lives and over 50 people are reported missing. Flash floods were also reported in two places in Harsil and Sukhi Top. Around 11 Army… pic.twitter.com/M6Y4dumSsX
— OTV (@otvnews) August 6, 2025



Aug 06, 2025 15:09 IST
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at ground zero
#WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at ground zero, the site of Dharali cloudburst and mudslide, where there is significant damage to houses and other buildings; Search and rescue work by Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies is underway pic.twitter.com/IUAPNUyYh9
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2025



Aug 06, 2025 15:08 IST
Uttarkashi cloudburst: Army personnel are conducting a search and rescue operation
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Army personnel are conducting a search and rescue operation after a massive mudslide hit Dharali in Harsil pic.twitter.com/lkxLyOBBkX
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2025



Aug 06, 2025 12:48 IST
150 rescued, 11 army jawans missing, says NDRF
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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Aug 05, 2025 22:35 IST
Uttarkashi cloudburst: Never seen such horrific scene in life, says 60-year-old eyewitness
"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...



Aug 05, 2025 21:21 IST
What is a cloudburst and why Himalayas are at greater risk
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...



Aug 05, 2025 17:18 IST
Indian Army conducts swift rescue operations after landslide near Dharali, Uttarakhand
Indian Army conducts swift rescue operations after landslide near Dharali, Uttarakhand

A landslide occurred near Dharali village, approximately 4 km from the Indian Army Camp at Harshil, at around 1:45 PM today (DD NEWS) pic.twitter.com/PwRXtpC9EP
— OTV (@otvnews) August 5, 2025



Aug 05, 2025 16:29 IST
Devastating flash floods hit Uttarkashi, at least four killed
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...