Cloud burst in Uttarkashi
The biggest cloudburst of 2025 monsoon has come to light in Dharli in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, in which many people are reported missing. The continuous rain is raining on the mountains. A cloudburst in the Harshil region of Uttarkashi was flooded within 30 seconds in which many people have been swept away. As soon as the information was received, SDRF, Revenue, Army Disaster Teams reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue work on the spot. According to the information, many houses in the town have been swept away due to the sudden cloudburst due to the water that came with debris. According to reports, so far 10 people are killed in the incident, missing more than 40 people and being stuck of more than 100. The army has also rescued 20 people, accelerating relief work.
5 hotels completely destroyed
According to the information, 5 hotels have been completely destroyed in the disastrous floods in the Kheer Ganga river at Dharli, the main stop of Gangotri Dham. People said that clouds exploded somewhere in the water consumption area of Kheer Ganga, due to which this disastrous flood has occurred. There is an atmosphere of panic among the people due to disastrous floods. DM Prashant Arya of Uttarkashi said that there are many hotels and restaurants where the place has changed. Arya told that some tourists are also stranded there. According to reports, 10 people have died in the incident, and many people are missing. Rescuers have rescued 80 people.
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PM Modi and Home Minister talk to Dhami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on ‘X’ that no core is being left in providing help to the people. He said, ‘I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy at Dharali in Uttarkashi. Along with this, I wish for the skill of all the victims. I have taken information about the situation by talking to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji. Relief and rescue teams under the supervision of the state government are engaged in every possible effort. No core is being left in providing help to the people. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Dhami and ordered to send 7 rescue teams to assist the affected people.
What did CM Dhami tell?
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said- “The news of heavy losses caused by cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) area is extremely sad and painful. SDRF, NDRF, district administration and other related teams are engaged in war level for relief and rescue operations. I am constantly in touch with senior officials and the situation is being monitored in this regard. I pray to God.” In view of the disaster, the district administration Uttarkashi has also released the helpline numbers. People can take necessary information by calling 01374-222126, 01374-222722 and 945656431.
Damage was also done in 2013 and 2018
These incidents have increased the water level of the Bhagirathi river, causing the risk of floods and landslides in other areas. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of heavy rains. Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that in 2013 and 2018, there was a damage due to cloudburst in Dharali, but this time the destruction is unprecedented. The market of Dharli, which is buzzing with the beauty of tourists, has now become a pile of debris, and this outbreak of nature has once again highlighted the weaknesses of the Himalayan region. (News of Sunil Pandey from Uttarkashi)
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