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Economic Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Uttarakhand flash floods: Up to 10 Indian army personnel missing in Harsil after cloudburst
Eight to ten Indian Army personnel are missing after a cloudburst struck Uttarkashi's lower Harsil area, officials said. Despite the loss, Army troops from the Ibex Brigade are actively assisting in relief operations alongside SDRF, NDRF, and local teams. Search efforts to locate the missing soldiers are underway. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eight to ten Indian Army personnel are reported missing after a cloudburst hit the lower Harsil area in Uttarakhand 's Uttarkashi , officials said on Tuesday. Despite their own troops being unaccounted for, the Indian Army has continued relief and rescue operations in the affected from the Ibex Brigade have been mobilised and are working alongside SDRF, NDRF, and local authorities to assist civilians and assess the damage. Search efforts are ongoing to trace the missing same cloudburst caused flash floods in high-altitude villages of Dharali along the Gangotri route, sweeping away several houses and resulting in at least four deaths, according to officials. Dharali, a key stopover for pilgrims and tourists on the way to Gangotri, is home to several hotels, restaurants, and flash flood is believed to have originated from a cloudburst in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, locals said. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed that at least four people have died, and said an Army team from Harsil was rushed to the site to aid in response 10-12 people could be buried under the debris, Rajesh Panwar, a villager, told PTI. He said 20-25 hotels and homestays may have been washed Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to people affected by the flashfloods and assured that no stone is being left unturned in providing assistance."I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people," he wrote on X in Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and ordered the dispatch of seven rescue teams to assist the affected Minister Rajnath Singh said the Centre and the state government are working in tandem, taking all possible measures to save precious lives."Have been seeing disturbing visuals from Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) on the devastation caused by flash floods. Praying for the well-being of the people affected by the tragedy...," he wrote on X.A 16-member Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team has reached Dharali from its 12th battalion stationed at Matli in Uttarakhand while another unit of the same strength has also been asked to rush to the cloudburst site, officials Minister Dhami said he is constantly in touch with senior officials and the situation is being closely monitored."The news of heavy losses due to cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) area is extremely sad and painful. SDRF, NDRF, district administration and other related teams are engaged on war footing in relief and rescue operations," he said in a post on was widespread panic in the neighbouring villages following the from the area showed a torrent of muddy water and silt rushing down the slopes towards settlements along the banks of the river. People could be heard screaming in one video, people can be heard in the video gasping for breath and trying to call their relatives in affected areas to find out if they were alright.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Flash Flood Horror: Uttarkashi Village Swept Away in Seconds After Deadly Cloudburst Hits Dharali
A devastating cloudburst has struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, unleashing powerful flash floods that swept away homes, hotels, and entire livelihoods. Gripping visuals show torrents of water rushing down the mountains, demolishing structures in seconds. Dozens are feared missing, with 10–12 people possibly buried under debris and 20+ homestays lost. The Indian Army's Ibex Brigade, along with SDRF, NDRF, and local police, has launched coordinated rescue efforts in this remote high-altitude region. As the Himalayan monsoon intensifies, questions are being raised over preparedness and early warning systems in ecologically fragile zones. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed massive mobilization of forces to rescue trapped villagers. This is a developing story of survival, tragedy, and hope in the face of nature's fury.#dharalicloudburst #uttarkashifloods #uttarakhandnews #flashfloodsuttarakhand #cloudburstindia #naturaldisaster #sdrfrescue #indianarmyrescue #ndrfoperation #harsilfloods #uttarakhandtragedy #pushkarsinghdhami #disasterrelief #ibexbrigade #viralvideo #trendingnow #india #breakingnews #trending #bharat #toi #toibharat #indianews Read More
