Dehradun cloudburst highlights: CM Dhami inspects severely affected areas, says state facing ‘big disaster’
- Dehradun cloudburst highlights: A cloudburst in Sahastradhara early Tuesday triggered heavy rain, leaving two people missing and washing away shops. Part of the road at Maldevta collapsed, while the Dehradun–Mussoorie route was also affected.
Dehradun cloudburst highlights: The updates to this live blog have ended. A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Monday night triggered heavy rainfall, causing the Tamsa River to swell on Tuesday. At least 15 people were killed, 16 remained missing, and over 900 were stranded in Dehradun and other parts of the state, with swollen rivers washing away buildings, roads and briges, PTI reported....Read More
The rising water also inundated the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, with water reaching the Hanuman statue, though the sanctum sanctorum remained unaffected.
District magistrate Savin Bansal confirmed that rescue teams had been sent to the site. “Teams from the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and Public Works Department (PWD) are engaged in the rescue operation,” he said. “Some shops were washed away, and two people are missing. Search efforts are underway.”
Locals narrate how water surged inside the cave temple
Local residents recounted their experience of water surging into the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple. One resident told ANI that the water level had begun rising and reached nearly 10–12 feet.
"Around 4:45 am, the water entered the cave... Later, when the water level started increasing, it rose to 10-12ft... The water reached above the 'Shivling'... Somehow, we made our way, and with the help of the rope, we came up..." he further added.
Speaking to ANI, another local said the temple had sustained heavy damage due to the strong flow of water.
“Due to the strong flow of water, a lot of logs came floating, due to which the temple has faced a lot of damage... In this situation, everyone should stay away from the river,” the local said.
Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh overflows
Officials said heavy rainfall has also affected Rishikesh, where the Chandrabhaga River has been flowing above normal levels since morning, with water reaching the highway.
According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), three people stranded in the river were rescued, while several vehicles remain trapped in floodwaters. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid going near swollen rivers and streams.
Overnight rainfall across several parts of Uttarakhand damaged roads, homes and shops, and also washed away a bridge in the early hours of Tuesday.
"Damage have been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, and also from Mussoorie. Two to three people are said to be missing in Dehradun. A death has been reported from Mussoorie and is being verified," said Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman.
He added that teams are carrying out relief and rescue work in the affected areas, with around 300 to 400 people shifted to safety.
In a post on X, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Received the sad news of some shops getting damaged due to heavy rains in Sasthdhara, Dehradun, late last night. District administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations."
"I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and am personally monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone's safety," he said in a post in Hindi on X.
Himachal rain fury
Heavy overnight rainfall struck Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, causing severe destruction in Dharampur town. The district has experienced continuous rain since Monday night; police reported that the Dharampur bus stand was flooded.
Several buses and vehicles were swept away in the forceful current.
DCP Dharampur, Mandi, said: "Dharampur town was the worst affected as the Son Khad river suddenly swelled and took a furious form. Around midnight, floodwaters gushed into the bus stand, submerging several state-run buses and sweeping away others along with dozens of private vehicles including cars, bikes, and scooters."
No casualties have been officially confirmed, though one person is reported missing and authorities are verifying the case, the DCP added.
Debris entered numerous homes and shops, while extensive damage to vehicles was also reported.
The water level of the Son Khad River is now receding, with police and the administration continuing ground assessments.
Houses and shops near the riverbank were submerged, forcing many residents to take refuge on rooftops.
A hostel accommodating around 150 students was flooded, but all were safely moved to upper floors.
Police and rescue teams, led by DSP Sanjeev Sood, carried out overnight operations to assist residents.
Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Of these, 229 deaths were linked to rain-related incidents, while 175 resulted from road accidents, the SDMA confirmed on Monday.
The fatalities were attributed to landslides, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, lightning, and house collapses, the SDMA report noted.
By district, Mandi recorded 37 rain-related deaths, followed by Kangra (34), Kullu (31), Chamba (28), and Shimla (23), marking them among the hardest hit.
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- 17 Sept 2025, 02:20:28 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst highlights: 15 dead in Uttarakhand; Rain fury in Himachal
- At least 15 people were killed, while 16 others remained missing in Dehradun after a cloudburst in the region. Over 900 people were stranded in the city as heavy rainfall led the Tamsa River to swell on Tuesday.
- District magistrate Savin Bansal said that rescue operations were continuing in Dehradun. He said that some shops were washed away and buildings were inundated by the swollen river's water.
- Heavy rainfall battered Rishikesh, where the Chandrabhaga River has been flowing above normal levels since morning.
- Himachal Pradesh's Mandi also faced the wrath of torrential downpour, with Dharampur town being severely destroyed. Many buses and vehicles were also washed away by the forceful current.
- According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the state's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20. Of these, 229 deaths were linked to rain-related incidents, while 175 resulted from road accidents, the SDMA confirmed.
- 16 Sept 2025, 10:59:46 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: 15 people killed, 16 missing, 900 stranded in state
At least 15 people were killed, 16 remained missing and over 900 were stranded amid heavy rainfall, cloudburst, and the swelling of rivers in Uttarakhand. Among the casualties, 13 were from Dehradun district, PTI reported.
- 16 Sept 2025, 08:43:11 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Seven people swept away in separate incidents in Dehradun district
Amid heavy rainfall and floods after swelling of rivers in the region, seven people were swept away in separate incidents in Dehradun district, PTI reported. Meanwhile, more than 600 people were left stranded, according to officials, most of whom have been rescued.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 06:58:23 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF rescued child stranded in floodwaters of Swarna river | Video
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Tuesday rescued a child trapped in floodwaters midstream of the Swarna river.
“1 child trapped in the flooded midstream of Swarna River at Tharkurpur, Premnagar. NDRF conducted #FWR Ops and rescued the child safely; PHT provided,” the NDRF said in a post on X, urging people in flood-prone areas to stay alert and follow the safety guidelines.
- 16 Sept 2025, 06:01:07 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Yogi Adityanath calls disaster ‘heartbreaking’, directs assistance for families of UP residents who lost their lives
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday condoled the deaths of people in the cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. “The loss of lives in the unfortunate accident that occurred in the Tons River in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand is extremely heartbreaking. My condolences are with the bereaved families,” he said in a post on X.
“Instructions have been given to the officials to provide financial assistance of ₹2-2 lakh to the families of the residents of Uttar Pradesh who lost their lives in this incident and to ensure that each mortal remains is respectfully transported back home,” the UP CM added.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 04:46:09 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: ‘We are all facing big disaster,’ says Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that the state was “facing a big disaster”. “…The disaster that started from 5th August is continuing. Due to this, there has been a huge loss to our lives and property and our resources have been affected by this disaster,” ANI quoted Dhami as saying.
The Chief Minister said that roads, electricity and “wires in different areas” had been impacted, with “a lot of resources” being invested in recovery.
- 16 Sept 2025, 04:23:53 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Sahastradhara, Maldevta, Santla Devi among worst-affected during disaster
Sahastradhara, Maldevta, Santla Devi and Dalanwala in Uttarakhand were among the worst-hit in the cloudburst on Tuesday, the district disaster management office in Dehradun said. Sahastradhara received 192 mm of rain, followed by Maldevta (141.5 mm), Hathi Barkala and Jolly Grant (92.5mm each) and Kalsi (83.5 mm), in a few hours.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 03:10:22 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: CM Dhami inspects severely affected Maldevta, Kesarwala areas in Dehradun
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami carried out an on-site inspection of Maldevta and Kesarwala in Dehradun district, areas that have been severely affected by heavy rainfall.
During his visit, he instructed officials to expedite relief and rescue operations and assured local residents of all possible support.
The Chief Minister said that the excessive rainfall had caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and government property in various parts of the state, severely affecting daily life.
He directed officials to ensure that blocked routes are reopened promptly and that the supply of safe drinking water and electricity is restored without delay.
Dhami further noted that state and district administration teams are working continuously on the ground, with all departments coordinating closely to carry out relief, rescue and rehabilitation measures. With river levels rising, he stressed that particular caution is being taken to address any potential emergencies.
- 16 Sept 2025, 02:36:42 PM IST
Himachal rain: House collapsed in Mandi due to landslide, 3 people feared trapped
Himachal rain: Three people are feared trapped beneath the debris of a house that collapsed in Boi village, Tehsil Nihri, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday following heavy rainfall, ANI reported citing police.
The incident occurred in the Patwar Circle Sojha, according to information received by Mandi Police.
Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan, SDM Sundernagar and the local administration are overseeing ongoing relief and rescue operations.
Earlier in the day, three people lost their lives and two others were rescued in the Nihri area of Mandi district after debris from a nearby cliff crashed onto a house, causing it to collapse. Overnight heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 01:35:55 PM IST
Himachal rain: Over ₹603 crore loss reported in Kangra due to heavy rains, 55 dead
Himachal rain: Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district has caused widespread destruction, resulting in losses estimated at over ₹603 crore and claiming 55 lives between 20 June and 15 September 2025, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said on Tuesday.
According to DC Bairwa, the overall estimated loss during this period amounts to ₹60,310.225 lakh ( ₹603 crore). Alongside the human toll, 215 livestock deaths were reported. The structural damage includes the complete collapse of 180 kutcha (mud) houses and 27 pucca (concrete) houses, while 1,076 kutcha and 126 pucca houses sustained partial damage.
The rainfall also severely impacted infrastructure, destroying 1,388 cowsheds, 74 labour sheds, kitchens, bathrooms, and 33 shops, underlining the heavy toll on both livelihoods and public facilities.
- 16 Sept 2025, 01:10:41 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: 200 students rescued from waterlogged institute in Dehradun
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Disaster Response personnel rescued 200 students on Tuesday after they were left stranded when the campus of the Devbhoomi Institute in Paunda, Dehradun, became waterlogged following heavy overnight rainfall.
The downpour also caused damage to roads, houses and other infrastructure in several parts of the state.
Upon receiving information about the stranded students, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the site and brought them to safety.
"The team reached the spot and conducted a quick rescue operation. Amidst the waterlogging, the team worked with utmost prudence and promptness and evacuated all 200 students safely and took them to a safe place," the SDRF said.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 12:38:53 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: 200 students rescued from waterlogged institute in Dehradun
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: After receiving information about 200 students being stranded at the institute, rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Corps rushed to the spot and pulled them out to safety, reported ANI.
"The team reached the spot and conducted a quick rescue operation. Amidst the waterlogging, the team worked with utmost prudence and promptness and evacuated all 200 students safely and took them to a safe place," said the SDRF.
- 16 Sept 2025, 12:28:40 PM IST
Himachal rain live: Shimla receives 141 mm of rainfall in 12 hours
Himachal rain live: Shimla has received 141 mm of rains in 12 hours since Monday evening, following which, several vehicles were buried due to a landslide. The main circular road was blocked in Shimla causing inconvenience to school-going children, reported PTI.
Himachal Pradesh's deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the portfolio of Transport department, said in a Facebook post, "Dharampur bus stand, over two dozen HRTC buses, shops, pump house and workshop has been damaged".
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- 16 Sept 2025, 12:16:53 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rescue operations underway in Dehradun amid flooding
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF and SDRF have started the rescue operations in Dehradun's Sahastradhara as cloudbursts in the area have led to heavy flooding, resulting in severe damage to houses and properties.
- 16 Sept 2025, 12:03:09 PM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take a detailed update on the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the state.
According to the chief minister’s office, home minister Amit Shah also held a telephonic conversation with Dhami regarding the situation.
Both PM Modi and Amit shah assured that all possible assistance will be provided to the state.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 11:46:47 AM IST
Himachal rain live: Monsoon fury in Himachal kills three, causes major damage
Himachal rain live: Heavy overnight rainfall battered Himachal Pradesh, causing floods and landslides that claimed the lives of three family members and submerged a bus stand in Mandi.
The fatalities occurred when a house collapsed following a landslide in Boi Panchayat, located in the Nehri area of Sundernagar subdivision, Mandi district.
Deputy Commissioner of Mandi, Apoorv Devgan, told PTI that three bodies have been recovered, while two individuals were rescued.
Officials added that the rains triggered flooding in the Son and Bharand drains in Dharampur, Mandi, inundating a bus stand and causing damage to a workshop, pump houses, shops, and more than 20 buses.
- 16 Sept 2025, 11:32:22 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF official reports heavy damage, search halted as debris flows from hills
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Ajay Pant, Assistant Commandant of the NDRF, spoke about the ongoing rescue operations in Dehradun following heavy rainfall triggered by a cloudburst that caused extensive damage to homes and shops.
He said: "As you can see, the situation is very bad due to cloudbursts. There has been a lot of damage to the house and properties. We got information that three people have been trapped in the debris. Search operation has to be stopped as debris and water are coming down from the hills..."
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- 16 Sept 2025, 11:24:05 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Flood destroys houses, traps cattle in Sahastradhara
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rakesh Jawadi, Gram Pradhan of Karligad in Sahastradhara said the incident of cloudburst occurred around 6–7 am. He added that residents had been alert and stayed away from the water. A house at the front was completely buried, trapping cattle underneath. In the area, there are around 50 houses, with another 50 nearby, all of which have now been destroyed. He confirmed that several casualties have been reported.
- 16 Sept 2025, 11:12:46 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF, SDRF rescue teams deployed as Sahastradhara faces severe flooding
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rescue operations have been launched by the NDRF and SDRF in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara, following cloudbursts that caused heavy flooding and extensive damage to homes and properties.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 10:57:38 AM IST
Uttarakhand rain live: Rishikesh rural areas cut off as rivers disrupt communication and rail links
Uttarakhand rain live: In rural parts of Rishikesh, rising river waters have disrupted communication, and railway services have been suspended. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River swelled following heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, which caused water to reach the highway. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid venturing near rivers and streams.
- 16 Sept 2025, 10:44:49 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Priest says Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple submerged, sanctum remains safe
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: The Tamsa River has swelled, inundating the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of Dehradun’s most revered shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose up to the statue of Hanuman, although the sanctum sanctorum remained unaffected.
Speaking to ANI, temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said that the river had been flowing heavily since the morning, submerging the entire temple premises.
"The river started flowing heavily since 5 AM, the entire temple premises were submerged... This kind of situation had not taken place in a very long time... Losses have been incurred at various places... People should avoid going near rivers at this time... The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe... No human loss has been reported as of now..." he said.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 10:37:14 AM IST
Uttarakhand rain live: Uttarakhand CM Dhami monitors relief efforts
Uttarakhand rain live: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed concern over the widespread damage to shops and hotels caused by heavy rainfall in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area and instructed officials to expedite rescue and relief efforts.
Torrential rain lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara River to overflow. The surge carried debris into the main market, resulting in significant damage to several commercial establishments.
On social media platform X, Dhami said: "Sad news has been received that some shops were damaged due to heavy rain at night in Sahastradhara, Dehradun. The administration, SDRF, and police are on the scene, engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration and personally monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone's safety."
- 16 Sept 2025, 10:33:48 AM IST
Uttarakhand rain live: Rishikesh hit by Chandrabhaga River flooding, SDRF rescues three
Uttarakhand rain live: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution near rivers and streams.
The SDRF also cleared a road blocked by a fallen tree near Khara Srot in the Muni Ki Reti area of Tehri Garhwal district. Continuous rain had caused vehicles to get stuck amid debris, but the team ensured that traffic could move safely.
According to the SDRF, the road had been blocked by a large tree falling ahead of PWD Tiraha, which the team removed to restore passage. The SDRF added: "The road got blocked due to a lot of debris near Lemon Tree Hotel, where the road is being opened with a JCB. The team is keeping an eye on all possible places."
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- 16 Sept 2025, 10:27:23 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Sahastradhara shops left in ruins after floods
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Torrential rainfall hit Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara River to breach its banks. The surge carried debris into the main market, resulting in extensive damage to numerous shops and businesses.
- 16 Sept 2025, 10:20:31 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Sahastradhara River floods after heavy rain, debris hits shops and hotels
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: The Sahastradhara River in Dehradun has flooded following heavy overnight rainfall, with debris entering the main market and causing damage to hotels and shops.
Authorities warn that continued heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand is likely to cause flooding in several rivers, affecting cities and towns downstream, as many rivers originate in the Himalayan state.
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- 16 Sept 2025, 10:08:10 AM IST
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Tamsa River swells after heavy rain; shops washed away, roads hit
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Heavy overnight rains across Uttarakhand caused damage to roads, houses and shops, and also washed away a bridge early on Tuesday.
Disaster management secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that damage had been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, as well as from Mussoorie. He added that two to three people were reportedly missing in Dehradun, and a death had been reported from Mussoorie, which was still being verified.
He further stated that teams were engaged in relief and rescue operations in the affected areas, and around 300 to 400 people had been moved to safety.