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Economic Times
6 days ago
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- Economic Times
70 rescued, over 50 missing in Uttarkashi flash floods: Army
Synopsis Uttarkashi faces devastation from recent flash floods. Rescue operations are underway by the Army and other agencies. Seventy people have been rescued, but over fifty remain missing. Sadly, at least four deaths are confirmed. Efforts focus on airlifting equipment to Dharali and providing aid to stranded tourists in Gangotri. Road access is disrupted, and teams are working to restore connectivity. ANI Representational Dehradun: As rescue operations in the flash floods-ravaged Uttarkashi entered the third day on Thursday, the Army said 70 people have been rescued so far and more than 50 are to officials, at least four people have been killed in the disaster that struck the ecologically fragile area on Tuesday afternoon. Rescuers recovered two bodies on Wednesday, but it was not clear if these were among the four deaths reported the previous district administration said 65 people who were stranded at different locations were airlifted to Matli town, 432 km from were also stepped up to airlift advanced equipment to the worst-hit Dharali village to speed up the search for those trapped under the rubble, officials Indian Army, in close coordination with other authorities, ramped up Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Dharali and nearby Harsil. The region remains cut off due to multiple landslides and road breaches. Seventy civilians have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing, the Army said in an official release issued Army personnel -- one junior commissioned officer and eight jawans -- are also reported missing, it Army personnel and three civilians were evacuated to Dehradun by helicopter. Three critically injured civilians were shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh and eight were admitted to the Uttarkashi district hospital, it access is severely disrupted at multiple locations, including Bartwari, Linchigad, near Harsil, Gangnani and Dharali. Civilian and military teams are working round the clock to rescue stranded people, provide relief and restore connectivity, the Army military helipad in Harsil and another in Nelong are operational and connected by road to Gangotri, enabling convenient movement of tourists. A civil helipad in Dharali remains non-functional due to a to the Army, more than 225 troops, including engineers, medical teams, and rescue specialists, are on the ground. Search and rescue dogs have also been Reeco Radar team is in Tekla village and another Reeco Radar is being inducted for further deployment, the release and Mi-17 helicopters are waiting at the Jollygrant airport in Dehradun and are likely to commence evacuation of civilians from Thursday if the weather improves, it civil helicopters from Sahastradhara have been operating between Matli, Bhatwari and Harsil for the rescue operations in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).An ad hoc aviation base is being set up at the Matli 180-200 tourists stranded in Gangotri are being provided food, shelter, and medical support by the Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the release action plan has been prepared for the next 24-48 hours. It includes airlifting para troops and medical teams to Harsil by Chinooks and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and medics to Nelong by Mi-17 helicopters, road opening ahead of Uttarkashi and Tekla, and evacuation of tourists from Nelong helipad on return in the day, the district administration said 65 people, including tourists, who were stranded at various places in Uttarkashi district have been shifted to Matli by have been arranged to send them to their respective destinations, the officials Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is camping in Uttarkashi to monitor the rescue operations, interacted with some of those rescued in the rescued include pilgrims from various parts of the country who were stranded on the way to Gangotri following Tuesday's flash floods. They thanked the Army, the state government and locals for providing them shelter and supporting them in every SDRF, Army, ITBP, police and other related agencies are involved in the relief and rescue IG Arun Mohan Joshi said, "Our priority today is to airlift advanced equipment to the spot. Our teams coming with advanced equipment on Wednesday were held up due to blocked roads." There are 50 to 60-ft-high mounds of debris and those missing may be trapped under them, he have blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali, where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on advanced equipment will help rescuers dredge through the huge volume of rubble in search of the priority is rescuing pilgrims stranded at different locations because of blocked roads. There could be 300-400 of them, Joshi locals and tourists, the missing may include labourers as several hotels were under construction at the site of the flash is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, and is home to several hotels and home stays. Ground penetrating radars and sniffer dogs are also likely to be used to trace the missing, the officials said.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
70 rescued, over 50 missing in Uttarkashi flash floods: Army
Dehradun: As rescue operations in the flash floods-ravaged Uttarkashi entered the third day on Thursday, the Army said 70 people have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing. According to officials, at least four people have been killed in the disaster that struck the ecologically fragile area on Tuesday afternoon. Rescuers recovered two bodies on Wednesday, but it was not clear if these were among the four deaths reported the previous day. The district administration said 65 people who were stranded at different locations were airlifted to Matli town, 432 km from here. Efforts were also stepped up to airlift advanced equipment to the worst-hit Dharali village to speed up the search for those trapped under the rubble, officials said. The Indian Army, in close coordination with other authorities, ramped up Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Dharali and nearby Harsil. The region remains cut off due to multiple landslides and road breaches. Seventy civilians have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing, the Army said in an official release issued here. Nine Army personnel -- one junior commissioned officer and eight jawans -- are also reported missing, it said. Nine Army personnel and three civilians were evacuated to Dehradun by helicopter. Three critically injured civilians were shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh and eight were admitted to the Uttarkashi district hospital, it added. Road access is severely disrupted at multiple locations, including Bartwari, Linchigad, near Harsil, Gangnani and Dharali. Civilian and military teams are working round the clock to rescue stranded people, provide relief and restore connectivity, the Army said. The military helipad in Harsil and another in Nelong are operational and connected by road to Gangotri, enabling convenient movement of tourists. A civil helipad in Dharali remains non-functional due to a mudslide. According to the Army, more than 225 troops, including engineers, medical teams, and rescue specialists, are on the ground. Search and rescue dogs have also been deployed. One Reeco Radar team is in Tekla village and another Reeco Radar is being inducted for further deployment, the release said. Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters are waiting at the Jollygrant airport in Dehradun and are likely to commence evacuation of civilians from Thursday if the weather improves, it said. Five civil helicopters from Sahastradhara have been operating between Matli, Bhatwari and Harsil for the rescue operations in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). An ad hoc aviation base is being set up at the Matli helipad. Approximately 180-200 tourists stranded in Gangotri are being provided food, shelter, and medical support by the Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the release said. An action plan has been prepared for the next 24-48 hours. It includes airlifting para troops and medical teams to Harsil by Chinooks and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and medics to Nelong by Mi-17 helicopters, road opening ahead of Uttarkashi and Tekla, and evacuation of tourists from Nelong helipad on return sorties. Earlier in the day, the district administration said 65 people, including tourists, who were stranded at various places in Uttarkashi district have been shifted to Matli by helicopter. Buses have been arranged to send them to their respective destinations, the officials said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is camping in Uttarkashi to monitor the rescue operations, interacted with some of those rescued in the buses. Those rescued include pilgrims from various parts of the country who were stranded on the way to Gangotri following Tuesday's flash floods. They thanked the Army, the state government and locals for providing them shelter and supporting them in every way. NDRF, SDRF, Army, ITBP, police and other related agencies are involved in the relief and rescue operations. SDRF IG Arun Mohan Joshi said, "Our priority today is to airlift advanced equipment to the spot. Our teams coming with advanced equipment on Wednesday were held up due to blocked roads." There are 50 to 60-ft-high mounds of debris and those missing may be trapped under them, he said. Landslides have blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali, where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. The advanced equipment will help rescuers dredge through the huge volume of rubble in search of the missing. Another priority is rescuing pilgrims stranded at different locations because of blocked roads. There could be 300-400 of them, Joshi said. Besides locals and tourists, the missing may include labourers as several hotels were under construction at the site of the flash floods. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, and is home to several hotels and home stays. Ground penetrating radars and sniffer dogs are also likely to be used to trace the missing, the officials said.
News18
6 days ago
- Climate
- News18
70 rescued, over 50 missing in Uttarkashi flash floods: Army
Dehradun, Aug 7 (PTI) As rescue operations in the flash floods-ravaged Uttarkashi entered the third day on Thursday, the Army said 70 people have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing. According to officials, at least four people have been killed in the disaster that struck the ecologically fragile area on Tuesday afternoon. Rescuers recovered two bodies on Wednesday, but it was not clear if these were among the four deaths reported the previous day. The district administration said 65 people who were stranded at different locations were airlifted to Matli town, 432 km from here. Efforts were also stepped up to airlift advanced equipment to the worst-hit Dharali village to speed up the search for those trapped under the rubble, officials said. The Indian Army, in close coordination with other authorities, ramped up Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Dharali and nearby Harsil. The region remains cut off due to multiple landslides and road breaches. Seventy civilians have been rescued so far and more than 50 are missing, the Army said in an official release issued here. Nine Army personnel — one junior commissioned officer and eight jawans — are also reported missing, it said. Road access is severely disrupted at multiple locations, including Bartwari, Linchigad, near Harsil, Gangnani and Dharali. Civilian and military teams are working round the clock to rescue stranded people, provide relief and restore connectivity, the Army said. The military helipad in Harsil and another in Nelong are operational and connected by road to Gangotri, enabling convenient movement of tourists. A civil helipad in Dharali remains non-functional due to a mudslide. According to the Army, more than 225 troops, including engineers, medical teams, and rescue specialists, are on the ground. Search and rescue dogs have also been deployed. One Reeco Radar team is in Tekla village and another Reeco Radar is being inducted for further deployment, the release said. Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters are waiting at the Jollygrant airport in Dehradun and are likely to commence evacuation of civilians from Thursday if the weather improves, it said. Five civil helicopters from Sahastradhara have been operating between Matli, Bhatwari and Harsil for the rescue operations in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). An ad hoc aviation base is being set up at the Matli helipad. Approximately 180-200 tourists stranded in Gangotri are being provided food, shelter, and medical support by the Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the release said. An action plan has been prepared for the next 24-48 hours. It includes airlifting para troops and medical teams to Harsil by Chinooks and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and medics to Nelong by Mi-17 helicopters, road opening ahead of Uttarkashi and Tekla, and evacuation of tourists from Nelong helipad on return sorties. Earlier in the day, the district administration said 65 people, including tourists, who were stranded at various places in Uttarkashi district have been shifted to Matli by helicopter. Buses have been arranged to send them to their respective destinations, the officials said. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is camping in Uttarkashi to monitor the rescue operations, interacted with some of those rescued in the buses. Those rescued include pilgrims from various parts of the country who were stranded on the way to Gangotri following Tuesday's flash floods. They thanked the Army, the state government and locals for providing them shelter and supporting them in every way. NDRF, SDRF, Army, ITBP, police and other related agencies are involved in the relief and rescue operations. SDRF IG Arun Mohan Joshi said, 'Our priority today is to airlift advanced equipment to the spot. Our teams coming with advanced equipment on Wednesday were held up due to blocked roads." There are 50 to 60-ft-high mounds of debris and those missing may be trapped under them, he said. Landslides have blocked arterial roads leading up to Dharali, where dozens of people were trapped and many homes and cars swept away by the raging waters on Tuesday. The advanced equipment will help rescuers dredge through the huge volume of rubble in search of the missing. Another priority is rescuing pilgrims stranded at different locations because of blocked roads. There could be 300-400 of them, Joshi said. Besides locals and tourists, the missing may include labourers as several hotels were under construction at the site of the flash floods. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, and is home to several hotels and home stays. Ground penetrating radars and sniffer dogs are also likely to be used to trace the missing, the officials said. PTI ALM DIV DIV (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 13:45 IST News agency-feeds 70 rescued, over 50 missing in Uttarkashi flash floods: Army Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
6 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Army ramps up HADR Operations in cloudburst-hit Dharali region
Dharali (Uttarakhand) [India], August 7 (ANI): The Army, in close coordination with other authorities, continues to intensify Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the cloudburst-affected area of Dharali, near Harsil in Uttarakhand, according to an official region remains cut off due to multiple landslides and road breaches. Civilian and military teams are working around the clock to rescue stranded people, provide relief, and restore to the statement, roads are severely disrupted at multiple locations, including Bartwari, Linchigad, near Harsil, Gangrani, and Dharali. Repair work is underway to open the roads as soon as military helipad at Harsil is operational, and the civil helipad at Nelong is operational and connected by road to Gangotri, enabling convenient movement of tourists, whereas the Civil helipad at Dharali remains non-functional due to a than 225 troops are on the ground, including engineers, medical teams, and rescue specialists. One Reeco Radar team is at Tekla, and another Reeco Radar is being inducted for further deployment. Search and rescue dogs have also been deployed to aid in locating missing persons, the statement the army in its statement added that Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters are staged at Jollygrant Airport and are expected to begin transporting personnel and evacuating civilians, weather permitting. Additionally, five civil helicopters from Sahastradhara have been actively flying between Matli, Bhatwari, and Harsil to assist with rescue efforts, in coordination with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). An ad hoc aviation base is also being established at the ITBP helipad in Matli to streamline helicopter-based logistics.3 civilians are confirmed dead, and 2 dead bodies have been recovered. Over 50 people are missing, as per the Civil Administration. One JCO and eight Jawans are also reported missing. So far, 70 civilians have been rescued. 9 army personnel and three civilians were evacuated by helicopter to Dehradun. 3 critically injured civilians were shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh by ambulance. Whereas, 8 civilians are admitted to the District Hospital, Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, visited Dharali. The Army Commander of Central Command and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of UB Area are present on-site, while the Chief of Staff, Central Command, is coordinating closely with HQ Central Air Command to ensure efficient helicopter operations. Approximately 180 to 200 tourists stranded in Gangotri are being provided food, shelter, and medical support by the Indian Army and the the next 24-48 hours, Para troops and medical teams will be airlifted to Harsil via Chinooks, and NDRF personnel and medics will be inducted to Nelong by Mi-17 helicopters. Tourists are to be evacuated from the Nelong helipad on return are underway to open the road ahead of Uttarkashi and Tekla. (ANI)
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First Post
6 days ago
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- First Post
Uttarkashi cloudburst: Rescue efforts intensified amid ongoing challenges; 5 dead and many still missing
Army's combat engineers have been working to clear debris and restore access in the area. A military helipad at Harsil remained functional. The state government said rescue and relief operations will continue until all missing persons are accounted for and connectivity is re-established. read more The Uttarkashi cloudburst that struck on Tuesday (August 5) in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river has unleashed a torrent of water, mud, and debris that swept away homes, cars, and bridges in the village of Dharali, a key stop on the pilgrimage route to Gangotri. Amid this, the Indian Army has launched a large-scale rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district after a deadly cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides that cut off access to the village of Dharali near Harsil, leaving dozens missing and hundreds stranded. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD More than 225 Army personnel, including infantry and combat engineering teams, have been deployed to the affected area, officials said on Wednesday (August 6). At least five people have been confirmed dead, with over 50 still missing. Among them was a group of 28 tourists from Kerala. A coordinated response Combat engineers have been working to clear debris and restore access in the area, while seven teams with Reeco Radar systems are operating near Tekla. Search and rescue dogs have been deployed to Harsil, with more en route from Remount and Veterinary Corps centres. Air support has been activated, with three civil helicopters operating from Sahastradhara successfully landing at Bhatwari and Harsil to deliver relief materials and evacuate casualties. A military helipad at Harsil remains functional, while Chinook, Mi-17, and ALH helicopters are on standby at Jolly Grant, Chandigarh, and Sarsawa airbases awaiting deployment orders. As of Wednesday evening, 70 civilians had been rescued. Three injured persons were airlifted from the affected region by helicopter. However, road links near Bartwari, Linchigad, and Gangrani have been washed away, hampering ground access. The civil helipad at Dharali remains non-functional following a mudslide. Indian Air Force sources said on Wednesday afternoon that Mi-17s and ALH Mk-III at Bareilly and An-32s and C-295 aircraft at Agra were ready to launch after preparation through the night. At the time, dense fog and rain had restricted flying into the high reaches. Sources said that the IAF would begin operations once the weather was better. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD CM Dhami details reconstruction plans Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is camping in the region, said that 190 people have been rescued and relocated to safe areas. 'The injured have been admitted to hospitals, while some are at military camps and higher centres,' Dhami told local media. 'All arrangements are being made to evacuate pilgrims stranded in Gangotri Dham through the Nelong Valley.' The chief minister confirmed the state's plan to reconstruct Dharali and provide assistance to every affected family. 'All of us from Uttarakhand are standing with the affected people — those who have suffered losses or lost their kin — as government, brothers and family,' he said. He added that the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are extending full assistance. 'The prime minister has assured me that the Centre, the Army and other agencies are providing all support. Saving every person is the first priority,' Dhami said. Landslides, isolation, and rescue challenges Landslides triggered by the cloudburst have buried parts of Dharali under several feet of mud and debris. The village, home to multiple hotels and guest houses, is an important waypoint on the Char Dham route. With the roads severed and debris blocking access routes, Army engineers face the daunting task of restoring connectivity under adverse terrain and weather conditions. 'Constructing roads in the hills is not an easy task. It is a tough job,' Dhami said. 'But the state government and all its departments will accomplish this task with the help of the Centre, Army, BRO, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF.' The state government said rescue and relief operations will continue until all missing persons are accounted for and connectivity is re-established. The military and civil authorities remain on high alert as heavy rains continue to pose further risks in the region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
