Flash flood devastates Uttarkashi's Dharali
A sudden cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga river triggered a massive flash flood in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, washing away homes, roads, and shops in a matter of minutes.
Gangotri route in Uttarakhand severely hit
Dharali, a key stop en route to Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand, has been badly hit. The disaster disrupted pilgrimage traffic and left the area cut off under rising floodwaters.
Hotels & homestays swept away in flood
Several hotels and homestays in Dharali, Uttarkashi were reduced to rubble, devastating local tourism and leaving residents and travelers stranded amid the flood's aftermath.
Fear of several trapped under Debris
Authorities fear several people may still be trapped beneath the mud and rubble. Teams are deploying heavy machinery and sniffer dogs in Uttarkashi to assist in rescue operations.tions.
Livestock loss in Barkot region
In Barkot tehsil’s Banala Patti area, 18 goats were swept away in the raging Kud Gadhera stream, adding to Uttarakhand's widespread damage to property and livestock.
SDRF & Army lead rescue in Uttarkashi
Rescue teams from SDRF, the Army, and local forces are working round the clock in Uttarkashi, clearing debris and searching for victims feared trapped under collapsed buildings.
Uttarakhand braces for more rainfall
The IMD has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand till August 10, warning of heavy downpours in hilly districts like Uttarkashi, increasing fears of more landslides and flash floods.