A tragic natural disaster has struck Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand due to a cloudburst. To date, four lives have been lost, while 50 individuals remain missing. The debris flowing down from the mountains has obliterated numerous homes. Prime Minister Modi has expressed his sorrow over the Uttarkashi disaster, extending his condolences to those affected. In response to the tragedy, the district administration has released
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In an interview with Aaj Tak, a local resident detailed how around 1:30 PM on Tuesday, a flood wreaked havoc in Dharali, with approximately 60 to 70 people unaccounted for. This scenario resembles the devastating floods of August 5, 1978, in the Kanjodia region.
Complete Village Laid to Waste
Another eyewitness described continuous rainfall since last night, leading to the cloudburst in the Khirganga River, causing destruction reminiscent of the 2013 Kedarnath disaster. Over 100 people are believed to be trapped. The administration and the military are on high alert, conducting ongoing rescue operations.
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Amit Shah Assesses Situation Over Phone
Pushkar Singh Dhami, the CM of Uttarakhand, stated that Home Minister Amit Shah reached out by phone to assess the damages in Dharali following the unfortunate cloudburst incident. The state government briefed him about relief and rescue efforts, and he assured full support from the central government. PM Modi posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) ensuring that every possible effort is being made to extend help.
Military Rescues Underway in Dharali
This afternoon's cloudburst event occurred at around 1:45 PM and took place four kilometers from the Indian Army's camp in Harsil. The moment the military was informed, they launched immediate relief and rescue efforts. So far, they've safely evacuated 15 to 20 individuals, while injured persons are receiving preliminary treatment at the army’s medical center in Harsil. Despite ongoing search and rescue operations, the adverse weather conditions remain challenging.
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Gangotri Shrine Cut Off from District Headquarters
In the aftermath of the cloudburst incident, the connection of the Gangotri Shrine to the district headquarters has been completely severed. The rising water levels in Dharali have wreaked havoc on marketplaces and homes. Heavy rainfall and cloudburst incidents continue to affect hilly regions like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, leading to significant loss of life and property.
