Chaos erupts after the natural disaster hit the city of Uttarakhand.
4 people are feared to be dead, around 60 people stay missing.
Residents were heard yelling warnings to their acquaintances to run for their lives. The entire market area of the popular tourist town was washed away in minutes, leaving the place looking like a sludge-filled river bed.
At least 25 establishments, including hotels, guest houses, and homes were completely destroyed. A rough estimate by the district administration says that around 60-70 people are missing or might be trapped in the area.
Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has issued the following emergency numbers:
01374222126, 222722, 9456556431
Summary: The cloudburst in Uttarkashi caused flash floods in Dharali, 4 people feared dead, over 60 missing. Rescue teams are active, and CM Dhami is closely monitoring the situation.
#WATCH | Uttarkashi: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "The entire Dharali has been completely hit by the disaster, and after yesterday's incident, debris has come there in several phases. I went there today and met the people, talked to them and took information about the… pic.twitter.com/kp17Ch1L00
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Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | The Indian Air Force has swung into action in response to the flash flood in Harsil, which has isolated the valley. Mi-17s and ALH Mk-III, at Bareilly, are on high alert and An-32s, C-295s, from Agra, have landed at Dehradun for the mission in the… pic.twitter.com/tt0qMgakDR
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#WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inquires about the health of Army personnel, who are being airlifted to the nearest medical facility from Dharali, after an Army camp in the lower Harsil area was hit by cloudburst and mudslide yesterday
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According to Indian Army… pic.twitter.com/SnUR9NyYvX
#WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reaches ground zero and inspects the damage caused by the cloudburst in Dharali Bazaar, Harsil and the surrounding areas. pic.twitter.com/44UdKz1tAq
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#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Due to a cloudburst and landslides at various places, the Uttarkashi-Harsil road in Ganganani of Uttarkashi has been completely washed out.
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The road from Ganganani to Harsil has been completely blocked. pic.twitter.com/RNOOnspeRU
Uttarakhand | Visuals from ground zero, the site of Dharali cloudburst and mudslide, which has caused significant damage to houses and other buildings.
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Search and rescue work by the Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies is underway. pic.twitter.com/HtT16TCRKz
#WATCH | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts aerial survey of the extent of damage caused due to cloudburst and mudslide in Dharali, Harsil pic.twitter.com/x2CaMM2Jve
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#WATCH | Delhi: Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | Kamlesh Kamal, ITBP Spokesperson says, "Five teams of ITBP consisting of 130 jawans are there in Dharali. More than 100 jawans are en route, and they will reach there soon... We have recovered a body this morning, and more than 100… pic.twitter.com/nvvJnkQEru
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | After meeting CM Dhami, Mahendra Chauhan, a victim of Dharali cloudburst, says, "CM Dhami has assured that very soon heli services will be started so that people can be rescued from the spot. My sister, her husband and their child have… https://t.co/b1yuvngazB pic.twitter.com/AOGX7EEp7H
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets the disaster victims of Dharali at Uttarkashi PWD Guest House. pic.twitter.com/cFQ004V6Wm
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#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Due to a cloudburst and landslides at various places, the Uttarkashi-Harsil road in Bhatwadi has been completely washed out.
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Road clearing work is currently underway on the Uttarkashi-Harsil road. pic.twitter.com/m25EDqdmBe
#WATCH | On Uttarakhand cloudburst & mudslide, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, "Everyone is pained due to this incident. People living in the hills are in fear following such natural disasters. We are praying that the situation improves soon." pic.twitter.com/vYU0czYpuh
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a field inspection of the increased water level of the river and the surrounding areas in Uttarkashi and directed the officials to remain on alert mode for 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/gHQ6wYxNhD
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#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Due to a cloudburst and landslides at various places, the Uttarkashi-Harsil road in Bhatwadi has been completely washed out. pic.twitter.com/g7IBnQUZul
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident | Delhi: Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF says, "Around 150 people have been taken to safe spots. As far as the information, four people have been found dead, and over 100 people are missing. We are still waiting for the confirmation from the… pic.twitter.com/KCFQ73etyL
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident: Uttarkashi-Nagun road blocked due to a mudslide amid heavy rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/HIkFxEBWqQ
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#WATCH | Delhi | On Uttarakhand cloudburst and flash flood, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "It is extremely unfortunate and scary and gives a reminder that development cannot come at the cost of nature... Every state, while ensuring development, should consider the… pic.twitter.com/92JY5zTVCq
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#WATCH | Delhi: On the cloudburst incident in Uttarkashi, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "The devastation that has occurred is a horrific sight...after such an incident, nothing remains there. I will pray to God that as many people as possible come out safely from there...we… pic.twitter.com/oGPLNJsRR2
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#WATCH | Incessant rainfall in Uttarakhand has damaged roads at multiple locations on NH-34 (Uttarkashi–Gangotri axis), including a 100m washout at Papadgad and major debris blockage near Dharali. Restoration work by BRO is underway despite inclement weather, continuous rainfall… pic.twitter.com/teeAKdQx26
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident: Relief and rescue operations underway in Uttarkashi's Dharali, where a cloudburst incident took place yesterday.
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(Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/MFYseqUozJ
Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar, other celebs react to Uttarkashi cloudburst, share helpline numbers
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "... 10 DSP, 3 SP and around 160 police officials are engaged in carrying out rescue operations... Helicopters of the Indian Army are also ready. As soon as the weather improves, the helicopters… https://t.co/pYA6JV0NVl pic.twitter.com/tBnzRHzEbc
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#WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst incident: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "All our agencies, including the Indian Army, ITBP, SDRF, NDRF and locals, are doing the rescue work. 130 people were rescued yesterday. A search and rescue operation is underway. Due to damage to… pic.twitter.com/lEqcEZuczu
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उत्तरकाशी के आपदा प्रभावित धराली क्षेत्र के निरीक्षण के लिए रवाना हो रहा हूं। राहत एवं बचाव कार्य युद्ध स्तर पर जारी है। प्रभावितों को शीघ्र एवं समुचित सहायता पहुंचाने हेतु हम पूर्ण सतर्कता एवं तत्परता के साथ कार्यरत हैं।#Uttarkashi pic.twitter.com/RUGlXCk4l3
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#WATCH | Dehradun: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took stock of the situation in Uttarkashi's Dharali village, where the cloudburst incident took place yesterday.
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CM Dhami has departed for Dharali. pic.twitter.com/zASsxplTlQ
उत्तरकाशी आपदा राहत कार्य हेतु वरिष्ठ पुलिस अधिकारियों एवं विशेष पुलिस बलों की त्वरित तैनाती
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दो IG, तीन SP, एक कमांडेंट, 11 डिप्टी एसपी सहित पुलिस बल रवाना pic.twitter.com/cGFYbhkMAk
हर परिस्थिति में आपदा प्रभावितों के साथ खड़ी है हमारी सरकार pic.twitter.com/ZpHj7Oq8IZ
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone and inquired about the recent disaster in the Dharali area of Uttarakhand district and the updated status of relief and rescue operations. CM Dhami told the Prime Minister that the… pic.twitter.com/c4QiAVljRI
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#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Due to a cloudburst, the Uttarkashi-Harsil road in Bhatwadi has been completely washed out. The road towards Harsil was completely blocked the entire night.
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Dharali, where the cloudburst incident took place yesterday, is 50 km away from here. pic.twitter.com/mMiph62GCM