Uttarkashi Disaster: Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Dharali

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