Uttarkashi cloudburst: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath speak to CM Dhami; assure Centre’s assistance

At least four people died and several are feared missing after a cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday (August 5, 2025). Several houses were swept away in the raging waters, according to people in the area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that they spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami and assured Centre’s help in rescue operations. “I express my condolences to the people affected by the tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami and received information about the situation. Under the supervision of the State government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people,“ Mr. Modi said in a post on X.

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Meanwhile, Mr. Shah said that rescue teams have been deployed at the site for rescue operations. “Spoke with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand regarding the flash flood incident in Dharali (Uttarkashi) to gather information about the event. Three nearby ITBP teams have been sent there, and four NDRF teams have also been dispatched to the site, which will soon arrive and engage in rescue operations,“ he said.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in his X post, “Have been seeing disturbing visuals from Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) on the devastation caused by flash floods. Praying for the well-being of the people affected by the tragedy. The Centre and the State Government are working in tandem, taking all possible measures to save precious lives.”