Uttarkashi Flash Flood: SDRF, NDRF Deployed After Cloudburst In Dharali; Many Feared Trapped

Last Updated:August 05, 2025, 15:11 IST

An eyewitness said that local villagers climbed to the nearby mountains to save themselves from the flash flood

Flash flood in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi | Images: X

Uttarakhand Flash Flood: A massive flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in the Khir Ganga river has caused major destruction in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village on Tuesday.

The floodwaters, carrying heavy silt, swept through the area, washing away homes and submerging structures. Many villagers are feared trapped, according to reports.

The disaster occurred following a cloudburst in the region, confirmed Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya, as reported by news agency ANI.

Disaster response teams, including the SDRF, NDRF, army, and local administration, have been rushed to the site, said officials.

Rescue operations are underway as rainfall continues to lash the region and water levels in the Khir Ganga river remain dangerously high, they added.

Eyewitness’ Account

Eyewitness Suresh Semwal described the situation to CNN-News18, saying, “Situation is very bad here, many hotels washed away in this flood – around 50 hotels in this area totally submerged, many villagers trapped. Rain is still continuing. The water level has increased in the river. Local people have climbed to the nearby mountains to save themselves."

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep concern over the tragedy and assured that relief and rescue operations are on a war footing.

“The news of heavy damage caused by the cloudburst in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) region is extremely saddening and painful. SDRF, NDRF, district administration, and other concerned teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations on a war footing. I am in constant touch with senior officials regarding this matter and closely monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone’s safety," Dhami said in a statement.

Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to CM Dhami and took stock of the current situation.

Uttarakhand Minister Saurabh Bahuguna, speaking to CNN-News18, said: “It’s a very sad incident. The rescue operation is on… The priority is to save lives of the people stuck there. NDRF, SDRF on the way to the location."

Authorities remain on high alert as relentless rain continues to hamper rescue efforts in the affected region.

Location :

Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal), India, India

First Published:

August 05, 2025, 15:11 IST

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