LIVE Update | Uttarkashi Hit by Cloudburst, 4 Killed; PM, HM Speak to CM Dhami, Assure Aid
A massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in Dharali villages of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. Many houses have been swept away and more than 50 people are reported missing. The cloudburst took place in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, causing dreadful floods.
A local news agency informed PTI that 20-25 hotels and homestays might have washed away with the floods.
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also expressed concern. He expressed on social media platform X, “The news of heavy damage caused by a cloudburst in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) region is extremely sad and distressing. SDRF, NDRF, district administration, and other related teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations on a war footing. In this regard, I am in constant contact with senior officials, and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to God for everyone’s safety.”
Helpline Number Issued
Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has issued the following emergency numbers:
01374222126, 222722, 9456556431
Live Updates
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20:16 (IST) 05 Aug 2025
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: 8–10 Army Personnel Missing in Harsil, Troops Continue Relief Ops
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Tragedy | Between 8 to 10 Indian Army personnel are reportedly missing from a camp in the lower Harsil region. Despite the loss of their own comrades, Indian Army troops continue to carry out relief operations on the ground, according to Army officials.
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19:53 (IST) 05 Aug 2025
Uttarakhand Govt Deploys 3 IAS Officers to Uttarkashi After Disaster, Orders Stay Until Further Notice
In light of the Uttarkashi disaster, the Uttarakhand government has assigned three IAS officers to the district until further notice.
In view of the disaster in Uttarkashi, the Uttarakhand government has deployed three IAS officers in the Uttarkashi district till further orders: Uttarakhand Government https://t.co/3suhP1nMtN pic.twitter.com/dhrqsmDnGp
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
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19:20 (IST) 05 Aug 2025
Indian Army Deploys 150 Personnel Within Minutes of Landslide Near Dharali, Launches Rescue Ops
Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon, Brigade Commander, stated that the landslide took place around 1:45 PM near Dharali village, approximately 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil. Within ten minutes, the Army had deployed 150 personnel to the site, equipped with specialised medical and rescue gear, including doctors, who are actively involved in the ongoing rescue efforts.
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18:08 (IST) 05 Aug 2025
AIIMS Rishikesh on Alert After Uttarkashi Cloudburst, Trauma Centre Ready for Emergencies
In the wake of the cloudburst in Uttarkashi, AIIMS Rishikesh PRO Sandeep Kumar stated, “As soon as we received information about the incident, the Trauma Centre was alerted to ensure immediate treatment for any incoming patients.”
#WATCH | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: Cloudburst incident in Uttarkashi | AIIMS Rishikesh PRO Sandeep Kumar says, “As soon as we got this information, the Trauma Centre was informed that if any patient comes to the hospital, they are provided treatment immediately…” pic.twitter.com/bFKzXjOUZF
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
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18:05 (IST) 05 Aug 2025
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: DM Confirms 4 Deaths, Army Deployed for Rescue Operations
District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed that a cloudburst in Uttarkashi triggered a massive rush of water, impacting an area with several restaurants and hotels. “A large volume of water came down suddenly. Army teams have been dispatched to the affected site. I’ve received reports that four people have lost their lives. We are now heading to the location,” he stated. (Source: Uttarakhand DIPR) #WATCH | On the cloudburst in Uttarkashi district, District Magistrate Prashant Arya says, “…Due to the cloudburst, a lot of water has come down at the same time. There are many restaurants and hotels there. Army teams have been...
