đź“Ť Key Highlights:
- Disaster Strikes Dharali, Uttarkashi (Aug 5, 2025)
A massive cloudburst hit Dharali village, triggering deadly landslides and flash floods in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. - Casualties and Missing Persons
- 4 deaths confirmed
- 10–12 feared buried
- Over 50 people reported missing
- Around 40–50 houses swept away
- Destruction of Infrastructure
Several homes, hotels, and homestays were either severely damaged or completely washed away in the gushing floods. - Swift Army Response
- Indian Army’s Ibex Brigade responded within 10 minutes
- 20 villagers rescued so far
- Rescuers equipped with doctors, medical kits, and gear
- NDRF Deployment
- 3 NDRF teams (35 members each) deployed
- Teams equipped for deep debris rescue operations
- Political and Administrative Response
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring the situation
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed NDRF & ITBP to assist
- PM Narendra Modi offered condolences and support
- Second Disaster Hits Harshil Camp
- A second cloudburst struck Harshil, hitting the Army camp
- Despite this, rescue operations continue undeterred
- Fresh Cloudburst at Sukhi Top
- Authorities confirmed another cloudburst at Sukhi Top near Dharali
- Teams remain on high alert, monitoring for further activity
⚠️ Situation Ongoing
Relief efforts are continuing on war footing. SDRF, NDRF, Army, and local administration remain deployed across affected zones. Weather remains a concern as aftershocks and rain persist.
