Uttarakhand flash floods LIVE: Army launches relief operations in rain-battered Chamoli district

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Around 50 Army personnel were deployed from Rudraprayag to assist in relief operations on August 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Two people are missing after heavy rains and flash floods hit Tharali in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the intervening night of Friday (August 22, 2025) and Saturday (August 23, 2025). Several homes have also been washed away.

The Indian Army’s Infantry battalion promptly responded to the devastation caused by heavy rain and flash floods in Chamoli on Saturday (August 23, 2025). Around 50 Army personnel were deployed from Rudraprayag to assist in relief operations, according to a statement.

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Preliminary reports indicate damage to houses and vehicles in the affected area.

A flood-like situation persists in Tunri Gadhera and the debris has reached structures near the Pindar River. Schools remained shut in three development blocks at government’s order.

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August 23, 2025 12:14
Heavy rains cause severe flood in Tharali town; two missing
Two people are missing after heavy rains and flash floods hit Tharali in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the intervening night of Friday (August 22, 2025) and Saturday (August 23, 2025). Several homes have also been washed away.
A 20-year-old woman was reportedly buried under the debris in Sagwara village after rain Friday (August 22, 2025) night, Chamoli district administration said.
The other person was missing from the Chepdon market area.
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