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3 hours ago
- First Post
Definition to frequency: 4 things to know about Uttarakhand cloudbursts
A cloudburst in Uttarkashi has triggered flash floods, damaging villages in Dharali. Here's what causes such events and why the region is so vulnerable. read more The screengrab shows a deluge triggered by a cloudburst striking Uttarakhand's Kheer Ganga on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. (Photo: PTI) A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district has caused flash floods, wreaking havoc in high-altitude villages of Dharali. What happens in cloudbursts? A cloudburst causes an enormous amount of rainfall across a limited area within an extremely short span of time. How much sudden rain qualifies as a cloudburst? According to the India Meteorological Department, rain falling at a rate of over 100 millimetres an hour with strong winds and lightning across 20-30 square kilometres of area is termed a cloudburst. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, in a 2023 paper, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, and National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, define cloudburst as a 'sudden downpour of rainfall in a range of 100-250 millimetres an hour in a short span covering a smaller spatial extent similar to one square kilometre'. It is published in the International Handbook of Disaster Research. More from India Indo-American NISAR satellite set for launch: Huge potential to unlock Is a cloudburst in Uttarkashi unusual? Occurrence of extreme weather events is frequent for locations at elevation 1000-2000 metres, 'which are densely populated valley folds of the Himalayas,' the 2023 paper says. Uttarkashi is located at about 1,160 metres above sea level. Further, cloudburst events per unit area are 'very high in Uttarakhand', compared to other regions in the Indian Himalayas, with recent events being more severe and impacting more communities, it says. Is this the first such incident in Uttarakhand? On July 26, heavy rains lashed Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, causing boulders to slide down a hillside and blocking the trekking route to Kedarnath. Over 1,600 Chardham pilgrims were evacuated to safety. A sudden cloudburst on June 29 at Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri Marg in Uttarakhand left an under-construction hotel site damaged and eight to nine workers missing, according to officials.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarkashi; former J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away at 79 & more
Source/Agencies A devastating cloud burst in Uttarkashi's Dharali village has triggered flash flood in Uttarakhand, causing large scale destruction. Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. Meanwhile, Russia issued a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump's threat to "substantially" raise tariffs on India over its continued oil trade with Moscow, saying that 'sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners.' Here are top 5 news stories for the day: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali; at least four dead A severe cloudburst in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river caused catastrophic flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali village, sweeping away homes, local shops, hotels, and parts of the settlement. At least four fatalities have been confirmed, with many more feared buried under the debris. The tragedy has severely disrupted the Gangotri pilgrimage route. Rescue teams including the SDRF, Indian Army and local forces are conducting urgent search and relief operations. Read full story Former J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away at 79 after prolonged illness Satyapal Malik, former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 79 in New Delhi on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Family Adopted A New 'Dog', But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police Undo He had been admitted to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on May 11 with severe urinary tract and chest infections and had been undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications. Malik served as the last governor of J&K during the crucial period of the abrogation of Article 370 and the state's bifurcation in 2019. Read full story Russia slams Trump's tariff threat on India over oil imports, calls it 'illegitimate' Russia has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on India for continuing to import Russian crude oil. Calling the threat "illegitimate," Russia emphasized that sovereign nations have the right to choose their trading partners without external interference. The Russian foreign ministry backed India's stand and warned that such coercive tactics from the US undermine global economic stability. The response follows Trump's remarks suggesting he would impose tariffs if India kept buying oil from Russia, sparking strong pushback from both Moscow and New Delhi. Read full story TMC appoints Kakoli Dastidar as chief Lok Sabha whip after resignation of Kunal Ghosh The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced significant leadership change in the Lok Sabha. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been appointed the party's new chief whip in the Lower House, following the resignation of Kunal Ghosh, who stepped down amid internal tensions. In addition, Satabdi Roy has been named deputy leader of TMC in the Lok Sabha. These changes, endorsed by party chief Mamata Banerjee, signal a strategic reconfiguration ahead of intensified parliamentary coordination. Read full story Trump administration restricts sports visas for foreign transgender athletes in policy shift The Donald Trump administration has introduced new restrictions on US sports visas, targeting foreign transgender women athletes. As per the updated guidelines, only individuals identified as female at birth will be eligible for certain sports-related visas, including O-1A and EB-1 categories. The policy, tied to Executive Order 14201, asserts that "men don't belong in women's sports" and is intended to ensure fairness and safety in competition. The move marks a significant tightening of immigration rules relating to trans athletes and has sparked fresh debate over inclusion and athletic eligibility in the US sports landscape. Read full story
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Corpses' in queue at Kashi ghats as swollen Ganga overflows onto streets
1 2 Varanasi: Families wait for hours for their turn for the last rites of their near and dear ones at the Ghats in Kashi, as rising waters of the swollen Ganga overflowed on to the streets of Varanasi on Monday, leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats cremation grounds inundated. While pyres are being set at the upper platform at Manikarnika, cremation is taking place in streets near Harishchandra ghat. After submerging all ghats, Ganga waters have started flowing on roads, especially in upstream areas, while downstream, it flooded tributary Varuna and marooned dozens of localities on its banks. The Ganga in spate has not only affected lives of thousands in Varanasi, but it is also causing panic in Ballia and has marooned fields with paddy crops in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. After crossing the 72-metre mark, above the danger level of 71.26 metres, the river water has entered the city areas. However, the pace of rise has reduced to less than one centimetre per hour in Varanasi. It is the first time since 2016 that floodwaters have inundated the streets up to the steps of Manikarnika Ghat, because of which people arriving here to perform last rites have to leave the bodies on the street and wait for boats to carry them to upper platform at the ghat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Sanjay Majhi, one of the two boatmen engaged in bringing the bodies for cremation, said, "Only seven to eight pyres can be set on the upper platform, and it takes at least three hours for cremation of one body while over 100 bodies arrive here in 24 hours." Mahashamshan Nath Temple manager Gulshan Kapoor said that the waiting time for the last rites has gone above 15 hours. Another boatman, Bullu Sahani, said, "We have to lift corpses to help people take the body up to the pyre." Meanwhile, the Ganga aarti of Dashashwamedh and other ghats are being performed symbolically on the rooftops of buildings near the ghats. The floods have affected 6,631 people from 1,443 families in 53 villages and 24 wards of urban areas. Of these, 3,752 people from 796 families have been shifted to flood relief camps, while 2,879 from 647 families are at other secure places. Of 46 flood relief camps, 20 were operationalised. The district administration engaged 80 boats in relief and rescue operations while community kitchens are being operated to provide meals to flood-hit families. The highest flood level (HFL) in Varanasi was recorded at 73.9 metres in 1978. Recently, the Ganga water level touched 72.56 metres in 2016 and 72.63 metres in 2013. In Ballia, the river level was recorded above 59.65-metre mark against the HFL of 60.39 metres. Against the HFL of 80.34 metres, the river was at 78.37-metre mark in Mirzapur. The officials in Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, and Ballia are monitoring the flood-affected areas while continuing the relief and rescue operations. Meanwhile, the district administration have announced closure of schools for students till Class 12 on Aug 5 and 6.
