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Uttarkashi Cloudburst Unleashes Devastation in Dharali Village

Sam AllcockBy Sam AllcockAugust 5, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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A catastrophic cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, triggering violent flash floods that swept away entire homes, submerged villages, and left dozens of people missing in its wake.

Authorities fear multiple fatalities as the region grapples with the aftermath of the sudden deluge, which has brought widespread devastation to this Himalayan area.

Dramatic videos circulating on social media captured the terrifying scale of the disaster—raging torrents of water tore through villages within seconds, carrying away houses and vehicles, while terrified residents screamed in the background.

According to officials, the cloudburst—an intense weather event caused by a rain-filled cloud releasing vast volumes of water in a short span—caused a sudden surge in the Kheer Ganga river, inundating Dharali and surrounding areas.

“The water level of Kheer Gadh rose rapidly, causing severe damage in Dharali. Rescue efforts are in full swing,” Uttarkashi Police confirmed in a statement.

Local police said at least 50 people are currently unaccounted for. Massive rescue operations are ongoing, with personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Army, police, and emergency services deployed to the disaster site.

The scale of destruction has renewed concerns over the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to extreme climate events. Experts have long warned that fragile mountain ecosystems are increasingly at risk due to changing weather patterns and inadequate infrastructure to cope with natural disasters.

This latest tragedy adds to growing evidence that climate resilience and early warning systems must be significantly strengthened in high-risk zones.

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