August 5, 2025 3:55 PM
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi washes away village; several missing, relief ops underway
A powerful cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, sweeping away a village and leaving several people missing, officials said. The sudden rise in water levels, particularly in Kheer Gadh near Dharali, caused extensive damage in the local market area. The Uttarakhand Police confirmed that rescue and relief efforts are underway with teams from the police, fire department, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Indian Army deployed at th...