Dehradun cloudburst highlights: CM Dhami inspects severely affected areas, says state facing ‘big disaster’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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..."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.