Uttarakhand: Dozens feared trapped after cloudburst triggers flash floods
Prashant Arya, the district magistrate of Uttarkashi, says communication has been erratic because of poor connectivity in the area."As it's a populated area with lots of restaurants and hotels, we've dispatched rescue teams to the site," he said.This is a developing story and will be updated
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