Uttarkashi cloudburst: Death toll rises to 5, rescue operation still underway
Dehradun/IBNS: The death toll in the flash floods caused by cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi rose to five while several others are still missing, media reports said.
The Uttarakhand Police said 135 people have been evacuated so far.
The rescue operations are still underway in Dharali Sukhi Top.
Uttarakhand Police said, "Relief and rescue operations are rapidly underway in Harshil, Dharali. Rescue teams have successfully evacuated 135 people from the disaster site to a safe location. Approximately 100 people from near Dharali (towards Gangotri) and 35 people from below the Harshil Army Gate have been safely rescued."
"The District Magistrate of Uttarkashi, Mr. Prashant Arya, and the Superintendent of Police of Uttarkashi, Mrs. Sarita Dobhal, are continuously monitoring and inspecting the disaster-affected areas. Efforts are ongoing to send additional workforce to the disaster-stricken area."
जिलाधिकारी उत्तरकाशी, श्री प्रशांत आर्य एवं पुलिस अधीक्षक उत्तरकाशी श्रीमती सरिता डोबाल द्वारा आपदा प्रभावित क्षेत्रों की निरंतर निगरानी और निरीक्षण किया जा रहा है।
— Uttarkashi Police Uttarakhand (@UttarkashiPol) August 6, 2025
अतरिक्त कार्यबल को आपदाग्रस्त क्षेत्र में भेजने की क़वायद जारी है।#RescueUpdate #Dharali
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is monitoring the rescue operations that are underway.
Dhami wrote on X, "In Uttarkashi, instructions were given to officials to remain on 24-hour alert mode after inspecting the rising water levels of the river and the surrounding areas.
"In Dharali, Uttarkashi, all government agencies, departments, and the army are engaged in relief and rescue operations with mutual coordination. Last night, more than 130 people were rescued. Closed routes are being reopened, and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected."
उत्तरकाशी में नदी के बढ़े जल स्तर व आस-पास के क्षेत्रों का स्थलीय निरीक्षण कर अधिकारियों को 24 घंटे अलर्ट मोड पर रहने के निर्देश दिए।
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) August 6, 2025
धराली उत्तरकाशी में सभी सरकारी एजेंसियां, विभाग और सेना आपसी समन्वय से राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में लगे हुए हैं। बीती रात 130 से ज्यादा लोगों को… pic.twitter.com/9kWrnt9Uwg
According to reports, the raging waters swept away several houses.
Several videos have now gone viral showing a strong stream of water moving down from the hills and sweeping away several houses in a village.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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