PM Modi, CM Dhami Monitor Situation as NDRF & ITBP Begin Rescue Ops
Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Uttarkashi After Cloudburst in Kheer Ganga Catchment
At least four people have died and around 50 are reported missing after a devastating cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand’s Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga River, causing massive destruction across the region.
Terrifying Visuals Emerge
- Horrific videos shared on social media show gushing waters crashing down hillsides and sweeping away homes in seconds.
- In the chaos, screams and cries for help echoed as residents attempted to flee the fast-approaching floods.
- Uttarkashi Police has urged citizens to stay away from rivers and low-lying areas, warning of potential danger from rising water levels.
Relief & Rescue Operations in Full Swing
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed that NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and district teams are conducting rescue operations.
- PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have spoken with the CM and are monitoring the situation closely.
- CM Dhami wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“The news from Dharali is deeply saddening. Relief teams are working at full capacity. I am in constant contact with officials.” - Three ITBP teams and four NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected zones.
Uttarakhand Faces Relentless Rains
- The state has seen relentless monsoon rainfall, leading to high alert in multiple districts.
- On Monday, two people died in Rudraprayag due to landslides. Shops and homes were damaged due to falling boulders and debris.
- Flood-like conditions affected Udham Singh Nagar, with families evacuated from villages including Barhaini, Lakhanpur, and Chakarpur.
IMD Red Alert Issued
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand.
- A Yellow Alert remains in effect for the rest of the week
In a Nutshell
- What Happened: Cloudburst in Kheer Ganga area causes flash floods in Dharali
- Casualties: 4 confirmed dead, 50+ missing
- Action Taken: NDRF, ITBP, SDRF, and local teams in rescue mode
- Who Responded: PM Modi, HM Shah, CM Dhami
