Uttarkashi Cloudburst LIVE: Tragedy Strikes as Flash Floods Claim Lives, Rescue Ops Intensify, At least four lives have been lost and dozens remain missing after a devastating cloudburst hit Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, triggering sudden flash floods and landslides. The calamity has prompted a swift response, with NDRF, SDRF, and ITBP teams deployed for rescue operations on the ground, while aerial support has been activated via helipad operations in Jhala.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, ensuring all central support for relief and rescue. Meanwhile, fresh reports of a second cloudburst at Sukhi Top have raised further alarms in the already disaster-struck region. Residents near Bhattwadi, Gangori, and Uttarkashi riverbanks have been placed on high alert, as authorities race against time to locate the missing and secure vulnerable areas.
For assistance, the Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has issued emergency contact numbers: 📞 01374-222126, 01374-222722, 9456556431
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Triggers Chaos: Homes Swept Away, Army Rushes to Rescue
In a chilling reminder of nature’s fury, the Uttarkashi Cloudburst on Tuesday afternoon (August 5, 2025) unleashed devastating flash floods in the high-altitude village of Dharali, nestled at over 8,600 feet in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. At least four people have been confirmed dead, with many more missing, as the powerful torrent swept away houses, hotels, and homestays along the route to the sacred Gangotri pilgrimage site. Eyewitnesses recount harrowing scenes of entire structures vanishing within minutes under the force of the water. In a swift response, the Indian Army mobilized 150 personnel, who reached the disaster zone within 10 minutes, launching immediate rescue operations. Adding to the crisis, a second cloudburst was reported near Dharali just hours later, escalating the threat and complicating rescue efforts. The situation remains critical as teams work tirelessly amid treacherous conditions to save lives and assess the full extent of the damage caused by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst.
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Massive Rescue Operation Launched, Cadaver Dogs Airlifted as Search Intensifies
As the impact of the Uttarkashi Cloudburst continues to unfold, an unprecedented multi-agency rescue operation is in full swing in the flood-ravaged Dharali region. A joint force of 201 personnel from the Army, ITBP, Police, BRO, and emergency services is already on the ground, equipped with life-saving tools. Reinforcements—211 responders from SDRF, NDRF, Fire Services, PWD, and more—have been deployed under the close supervision of top district officials. The Emergency Operations Centre remains on high alert, coordinating efforts around the clock. To intensify the search for victims, the NDRF has deployed cadaver dogs, with a pair being airlifted from Delhi, while regular sniffer dogs are also combing through the mud and debris to locate survivors. Helipad operations at Jhala are now active, supporting aerial rescues in the mountainous terrain, and residents near riverbanks in Bhattwadi, Gangori, and Uttarkashi have been put on high alert. Several local colleges have been transformed into relief shelters, providing temporary refuge to those displaced by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst disaster.
‘Everything Is Over’: Survivors Recall Horror of Uttarkashi Cloudburst
The Uttarkashi Cloudburst has left behind a haunting trail of destruction in the serene Himalayan village of Dharali, now turned into a scene of despair. “Never seen such a horrific scene in my life,” said a 60-year-old eyewitness, visibly shaken as rescue teams continued to search through the debris. Heart-wrenching videos flooding social media capture the devastation—mud-choked streets, shattered homes, and a survivor whispering, “Everything is over,” as the raging waters swallowed all they had. District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed four deaths, while NDRF DIG reported that over 50 people remain missing. The human toll of the Uttarkashi Cloudburst continues to rise, as the community grapples with both the emotional and physical wreckage left behind by nature’s fury.
The horror of Dharali.#UttarakhandFlashFlood pic.twitter.com/fdnxnPovXD
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) August 5, 2025
Uttarkashi Cloudburst Sparks Widespread Impact: Haridwar on Alert Amid Torrential Rains
The devastating Uttarkashi Cloudburst has sent shockwaves far beyond the mountains, as heavy rainfall triggers major waterlogging in Haridwar, putting the holy city on high alert. Rescue and relief operations continue in full force in Uttarkashi following the cloudburst that caused flash floods and landslides, but now Haridwar’s low-lying areas are grappling with severe flooding. District Magistrate Mayur Dixit confirmed that the administration is closely monitoring the rising water levels of the Ganga River, while also responding to a boulder fall on the Haridwar-Dehradun railway track, disrupting connectivity. As the aftermath of the Uttarkashi Cloudburst ripples through the region, authorities remain vigilant to prevent further disasters downstream.
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Schools Shut, Dozens Rescued as Uttarkashi Cloudburst Triggers Statewide Emergency
In the wake of the devastating Uttarkashi Cloudburst, the Uttarakhand government has declared a holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres in the districts of Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag, as heavy rain alerts remain in place. Meanwhile, rescue operations in Dharali have brought a glimmer of hope—ITBP personnel, working alongside local agencies, have rescued 37 villagers, including 22 men, 11 women, and 4 children, safely relocating them to ITBP’s BOP Kopang. An additional 70–80 people have been evacuated to safer areas as efforts continue. All rescued individuals have been provided immediate first aid, highlighting the swift and coordinated response amid the chaos unleashed by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst.
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Nation Rallies as Uttarkashi Cloudburst Sparks Emergency Response; PM Modi, CM Dhami Take Charge
उत्तरकाशी के धराली में फटा बादल, पीएम मोदी ने X पर पोस्ट कर त्रासदी से प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त की #PMModi | #UttarkashiCloudBurst pic.twitter.com/cf2GD03gCg
— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) August 5, 2025
As the Uttarkashi Cloudburst continues to wreak havoc, top leaders and agencies have stepped into action to manage the unfolding crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have all spoken to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, assuring full central support in ongoing rescue operations. Arriving at the State Disaster Operations Centre, CM Dhami confirmed that electricity will be restored by tonight, and emphasized coordinated relief efforts. The Trauma Centre at AIIMS Rishikesh is now on standby to receive patients from the affected areas, while the Defence PRO revealed efforts to deliver engineering equipment via border routes to aid in recovery. Amid the tragedy, Nainital BJP MP acknowledged the lack of predictive technology for such sudden disasters. As the nation unites behind Uttarakhand, the government is moving swiftly to respond to the destruction caused by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst.