Uttarkashi Flash Floods Updates: A cloudburst has led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, with many people feared missing.
Several houses were also swept away in the raging waters, according to locals.
Horrifying visuals of the incident showed a strong stream of water flowing down from a hill towards the Tharali village, sweeping away many houses.
People recording the video from a distance were heard asking residents to flee.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that relief teams are engaged in rescue operations.
Here Are Live Updates On Uttarkashi Cloudburst, Flash Floods:
Army Launched Rescue Op Within 10 Minutes Of Uttarakhand Cloudburst
A devastating cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, triggering flash floods and landslides that caused widespread destruction in the region.
Within 10 minutes, the Indian Army mounted a prompt and large-scale rescue operation to assist the affected civilians, sending 150 personnel to the disaster site.
Rescue teams immediately began evacuating trapped villagers and providing critical assistance on the ground. The injured were promptly transported to the Army's medical facility in Harshil for urgent treatment.
Uttarakhand Rains, Floods: Latest Updates
1. Another cloudburst has been reported near Dharali, this time in a forested area in Sukhi Top.
2. The Jyotirmath-Malari road has been washed out near Saldhar. Travellers and local residents have been requested to avoid unnecessary travel.
Uttarakhand Government Issues Helpline Numbers
As floods continue to wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, the government has issued the following helpline numbers:
- 01374-222722
- 7310913129
- 7500737269
- 0135-2710334
- 2710335
- 8218867005
- 9058441404
"No Stone Unturned": PM Modi Takes Stock Of Uttarakhand Flood Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the lives lost in the Uttarakhand flash floods, while assuring that rescue and relief teams are working to assist people.
उत्तरकाशी के धराली में हुई इस त्रासदी से प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही सभी पीड़ितों की कुशलता की कामना करता हूं। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर धामी जी से बात कर मैंने हालात की जानकारी ली है। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में राहत और बचाव की टीमें हरसंभव…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2025
Dharali, Village Where 4 Died After Uttarakhand Flash Floods
A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali on the way to Gangotri on Tuesday with several houses damaged or swept away in the raging waters and at least four people killed.
Dharali is the main stopover on way to Gangotri and home to many hotels, restaurants and home stays. The devastating flashflood came in the wake of a cloudburst somewhere in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, locals said.
Amit Shah Speaks To Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Takes Stock Of Rescue Ops
"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," Amit Shah posted on X.
Army Mobilises Troops To Carry Out Rescue Ops After Uttarkashi Cloudburst
The Army has reached the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district to carry out rescue operations after a devastating cloudburst washed away an entire village. Several villagers were reported missing following the sudden surge in water levels in Kheer Gadh."A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gadh area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement," Surya Command of the Indian Army said in a post on X.
Uttarakhand Rescue Ops Underway
Army personnel involved in rescue operations in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Flash Floods: Several Houses Swept Away
A video has gone viral showing several houses being swept away in the raging waters. The cloudburst took place in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, leading to the devastating floods, locals said.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Updates: Many People Missing After Flash Floods
A cloudburst has led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, with at least 50 people feared missing.
