At least 2 missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Uttarakhand’s Tharali, Chamoli

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Debris deposited at the Tharali tehsil office and the surrounding houses after a rain drain gave in.Debris deposited at the Tharali tehsil office and the surrounding houses after a rain drain gave in. (X/PTI)

Two people went missing after heavy rain led to flooding in Tharali town of Chamoli district.

Debris deposited at the Tharali tehsil office and the surrounding houses after a rain drain gave in.

A 20-year-old woman was reportedly buried under the debris in Sagwara village after rain Friday night, Chamoli district administration said.

The other person was missing from the Chepdon market area.

A flood-like situation persists in Tunri Gadhera and the debris has reached structures near the Pindar River.

The rain has rendered Karnaprayag-Gwaldam National Highway connecting Tharali shut due to debris near Ming Gadhera.

The Tharali-Sagwara road and Dungri road have also been closed for traffic.

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Schools remained shut in three development blocks at government’s order.

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