KHUSHI KUMARI
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A massive cloudburst struck Dharali near Harsil in Uttarkashi on Aug 5, triggering an intense flash flood and landslide
Videos show a powerful cascade of water rushing down the hill, obliterating entire clusters of homes and hotels
Many houses and around 20–50 hotels and homestays were submerged or washed away by the rushing Kheer Ganga river
At least 50 residents are feared missing; reports suggest 10–12 people may be trapped under debris
Initial reports confirm at least 2 deaths, and multiple others remain unaccounted for amid chaotic conditions
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami deployed SDRF, NDRF, army, and local authorities for urgent rescue and relief operations