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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wall of water slams Himalayan village, leaving multiple dead and dozens feared trapped or missing
A surge of flood water tore through a mountainous village in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and dozens missing, officials say. Dramatic video from the Himalayan village of Dharali shows the wall of water, mud and debris tearing down the mountainside and through the village, destroying the homes and businesses in its path. The flooding occurred around 1:45 p.m. local time, according to Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya. At least four people were confirmed killed, Arya said. 'There are a lot of guest houses, restaurants and hotels there, because of which we immediately requested the army to aid rescue operations,' he said. Arya said around a dozen hotels were washed away in Tuesday's flood, the Associated Press reported and rescuers fear people could be trapped or missing throughout the valley. At least 50 people and 9 army personnel are still unaccounted for as of Tuesday evening, with a nearby army camp also hit by a mudslide, according to Lt. Col. Manish Shrivastava, a defense spokesperson in Uttarakhand. Rescue efforts continued Wednesday amid rising water levels due to incessant rains with additional army units as well as tracker dogs, drones, earthmoving equipment deployed, Shrivastava added. Some 20 people have been rescued. Possible cloudburst event Uttarkashi District Magistrate Arya suggested the flood that devastated Dharali was set off by a sudden bout of heavy rain, also called a cloudburst. 'There's a river there and because of the cloudburst, a lot of water came suddenly,' Arya said. Cloudbursts can cause extreme rainfall in localized areas and they typically lead to flash flooding. They occur in the foothills of the Himalayas and are triggered in part by the topography — which also makes the flooding more dangerous. The India Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as having a rainfall rate over 100 mm (4 inches) per hour. Cloudbursts can cause extreme damage and destruction as incredible amounts of water are funneled through the mountains and valleys and into villages in a short period of time. CNN has not confirmed this flooding was caused by a cloudburst. There are other possible causes of an event like this, including glacial lake outbursts, dam failures or sudden releases of water from upstream. Glacial lake outbursts occur when natural ice dams weaken as they melt and collapse, sending sudden, unexpected torrents of water down steep terrain. They are most likely to occur at this time of year. India's Meteorological Department had their highest level of warnings in place for 'extremely heavy' rainfall across Uttarakhand. Some portions of the state, which is especially prone to flooding, received as much as 300 mm (12 inches) in the 24 hours through Tuesday morning. India receives the majority of its annual rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, which lasts from June through September. Agriculture and livelihoods depend on the heavy summer storms, but the storms can also bring such torrential downpours and flooding that the infrastructure in the region can't handle. CNN's Jennifer Hauser and Esha Mitra contributed to this report.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Search for missing people resumes in Uttarkashi's flood-hit Dharali village
Heavy rain continued to pound Uttarkashi as rescuers resumed their operations on Wednesday in Dharali, searching for flash flood victims amid the half of the picturesque Dharali village was ravaged by the flash flood on Tuesday village is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates ALSO READ: 4 dead, many missing as cloudburst in Uttarkashi triggers flash floods Four deaths have so far been confirmed in the flash flood, which followed a cloudburst. Around 130 people have been evacuated to a single body has yet been retrieved from the Indian Army has deployed its MI-17 and Chinook helicopters to look for the least 60 people are said to have gone missing, but the number is likely higher, as many had gathered for the Har Dudh fair in Dharali village when the tragedy missing also include 11 soldiers, Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Shrivastava Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 Raj Rif, is leading the relief and rescue operations with a 150-soldier its soldiers going missing and its base being hit, the team is working with full courage and determination, Shrivastava said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Uttarkashi cloudbursts: Rescuers resume search for missing people in Dharali village
DEHRADUN: Heavy rain continued to pound Uttarkashi as rescuers resumed their operations on Wednesday in Dharali, searching for flash flood victims amid the rubble. Nearly half of the picturesque Dharali village was ravaged by the flash flood on Tuesday afternoon. The village is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates Four deaths have so far been confirmed in the flash flood, which followed a cloudburst. Around 130 people have been evacuated to safety. Not a single body has yet been retrieved from the rubble. The Indian Army has deployed its MI-17 and Chinook helicopters to look for the stranded. At least 60 people are said to have gone missing, but the number is likely higher, as many had gathered for the Har Dudh fair in Dharali village when the tragedy struck. The missing also include 11 soldiers, Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said. Colonel Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 Raj Rif, is leading the relief and rescue operations with a 150-soldier team. Despite its soldiers going missing and its base being hit, the team is working with full courage and determination, Shrivastava said.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Uttarkashi: Rescuers resume search for missing people in flood-hit Dharali village
Synopsis Heavy rain pounded Uttarkashi. Rescuers searched for flash flood victims in Dharali. The village was ravaged by a flash flood. Four deaths are confirmed. Around 130 people were evacuated. Many are missing, including 11 soldiers. The Indian Army deployed helicopters for search and rescue. Colonel Harshvardhan leads the relief operations. The team is working with courage and determination. Reuters Heavy rain continued to pound Uttarkashi as rescuers resumed their operations on Wednesday in Dharali, searching for flash flood victims amid the rubble. Nearly half of the picturesque Dharali village was ravaged by the flash flood on Tuesday afternoon. The village is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates Four deaths have so far been confirmed in the flash flood, which followed a cloudburst. Around 130 people have been evacuated to safety. Not a single body has yet been retrieved from the rubble. The Indian Army has deployed its MI-17 and Chinook helicopters to look for the stranded. At least 60 people are said to have gone missing, but the number is likely higher, as many had gathered for the Har Dudh fair in Dharali village when the tragedy struck. The missing also include 11 soldiers, Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said. Colonel Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 Raj Rif, is leading the relief and rescue operations with a 150-soldier team. Despite its soldiers going missing and its base being hit, the team is working with full courage and determination, Shrivastava said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
9 army personnel missing in Uttarkashi district in flash flood
Dehradun: Nine Indian Army personnel are still missing in the devastating flash flood in the Kheer Ganga river that led to large-scale destruction in Dharali village, 4 kilometres from Harsil on the Gangotri highway and also struck the army camp in the area, said officials. Rescue operation underway following landslide and flash floods triggered by a cloudburst near Dharali of Uttarkashi district (@adgpi) Lt Col Manish Shrivastava PRO (Defence) Dehradun said two army personnel who were missing after the flash flood have been traced and rescued. 'Despite being cut off and unit base adversely affected and 9 personnel feared missing, the team continues to operate with unwavering determination,' he said. He said Col Harshvardhan, commanding officer of 14th Battalion Rajputana Rifles, was personally leading 150 personnel in critical rescue and relief operations in the wake of the devastating mudslide at Kheer Gad, Dharali. 'Torrential rain and collapsed connectivity hasn't deterred their resolve to safeguard every civilian. Their grit under extreme adversity reflects the true spirit of the Indian Army, resilient, selfless and always ready to serve the Nation. In the meantime, additional columns are being moved to be pressed into rescue operations', he added. Earlier in the evening, Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon, Brigade Commander, IBEX Brigade said 'Rescue operations are underway. We reached the site within ten minutes as our unit in Harsil Camp is nearby. Those who are injured are receiving treatment. Unfortunately, the mudslide and cloud burst also struck the Indian Army camp and portions of our rescue columns. Despite the same, the Indian army is resolute in its endeavour to carry out the rescue operations and assist the local populace', he said
