Uttarakhand flash floods highlights: 4 dead, around 100 missing, including army jawans

Uttarkashi news highlights: At least four people have died, while several others are missing in the tragedy that struck Dharali. Home minister Amit Shah spoke to Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the situation.

Uttarkashi news highlights: Principal Secretary to CM said that road connectivity has been impacted in the region, adding that talks are underway with BRO and PWD officials. (PTI)

Uttarkashi news highlights: At least four people have died and several more are missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. The torrent swept away houses, hotels and homestays in the village, which lies along the route to the Gangotri pilgrimage site....Read More

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• 6 Aug 2025, 02:49:29 AM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: CM Dhami reviews situation

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was on a visit to Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, returned to Dehradun over the flash floods in Uttarkashi, and held a meeting with senior officials at the State Emergency Operation Centre here to review the situation, according to PTI.

  He directed relief and rescue operations to be carried out on a war footing. "Our priority as of now is to save lives," he said.

• 6 Aug 2025, 02:12:36 AM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Ancient Shiva temple Kalp Kedar also buried under debris

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: The ancient Kalp Kedar temple here was buried in the debris brought over by the flash flood in the Kheer Ganga river on Tuesday. The temple remained buried under ground for many years, possibly due to a previous disaster, with only its tip visible over ground, according to PTI.

• 6 Aug 2025, 12:28:29 AM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 9 army personnel missing

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Nine Indian Army personnel are still missing in the devastating flash flood in the Kheer Ganga river that led to large-scale destruction in Dharali village, 4 kilometres from Harsil on the Gangotri highway and also struck the army camp in the area, said officials.

• 5 Aug 2025, 11:55:31 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 150 personnel from 14 RAJRIF led by Col Harshvardhan engaged in rescue and relief ops

  In the aftermath of the cloudburst in Uttarkashi district's Dharali village, 150 personnel led by Col Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 RAJRIF, are engaged in critical rescue and relief operations. Nine personnel from the army team are feared missing after the unit's base was damaged in the flash floods triggered by the cloudburst. “20 people have been rescued so far. In the meantime, additional columns are being moved to be pressed into rescue operations,” the Defence PRO said in a statement, according to ANI.

• 5 Aug 2025, 11:27:26 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Floods and landslides in Uttarkashi ‘extremely sad and concerning’, says Mayawati

  Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday called that the cloudburst incident in Uttarkashi, which triggered flash floods in Dharali village, “extremely sad and concerning”. “The central and state governments should promptly take action to provide all possible assistance to the victims and strengthen safety measures in such areas for the future to ensure that loss of life and property in such disasters can certainly be minimized,” Mayawati said in a post on X.

• 5 Aug 2025, 10:45:09 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Multihazar mapping should be done, says geologist Rajesh Paul

  Geologist Rajesh Paul told news agency PTI, "Multihazard mapping should be done. Cloudburst, landslide, flood, earthquake… many kinds of calamities occur here. We can identify safe zones and carry out development there. We can study how the building structure should be designed here.”

• 5 Aug 2025, 10:33:55 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Around 100 people missing, says Union MoS Defence

  Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth told news agency PTI, "It is a serious situation. PM Modi ji and Amit Shah ji are closely monitoring it. This is a natural calamity. We have received information about four deaths and around 100 people missing. We pray for their safety."

• 5 Aug 2025, 10:31:16 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 2 Army personnel recovered, 9 still feared missing

  Lt Col Manish Shrivastava, PRO Defence Dehradun, said that of the 11 Army personnel feared missing in Uttarkashi, two have been safely recovered. Nine army personnel still feared missing.

• 5 Aug 2025, 10:18:37 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Advisory issued for residents living along Pinder River banks in Dharali

  Chamoli Police has issued an alert to the residents living along the banks of the Pinder River in Dharali district as the weather department issued heavy rainfall warning for the coming days.

  They also said that the water level of the Pinder River is continuously rising.

• 5 Aug 2025, 10:17:01 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Boulder falls on railway track on Haridwar-Dehradun route

  A boulder came on the track between the Haridwar-Motichur section on the Haridwar-Dehradun route.

  Since the railways had made a canopy, no major damage took place and neither was any injury or casualty reported.

  Restoration work has started and sectional officers have reached the site, the Northern Railways said.

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:41:50 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 130 people rescued so far, says report

  The Uttarakhand government told news agency ANI that the Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF have rescued 130 people.

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:27:50 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Holiday for schools in several Uttarakhand districts

  Owing to the rain alert in Uttarakhand, a holiday has been declared for all schools and Anganwadi centres in Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag districts.

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:24:46 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: ITBP, other agencies rescue 37 villagers in Dharali

  ITBP said that its forces, in coordination with other agencies, rescued 37 villagers, including 22 men, 11 women and 4 children, during the Dharali flash floods, safely evacuating them to the ITBP BOP Kopang. Officials said that first aid has been provided to the rescued individuals.

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:23:10 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Electricity will be restored by tonight, says CM Dhami

  Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, speaking to reporters in Dehradun, said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured us that the central government will help us in every way. Home Minister has also assured us, I thank him too. Our effort is to ensure that all types of services are available there. The electricity department and our Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam are working together there. Restoring electricity is also our priority. It will be done by tonight. Along with this, the towers have also been affected by this."

  "Due to which connectivity, phone, internet facilities etc have been disrupted there, we are also doing that immediately. The people who are facing this natural disaster, the government is standing with them. The government will provide all kinds of support to all of them," he added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:21:46 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: CM Dhami informs of arrangements made for relief efforts

  CM Pushkar Singh Dhami told reporters in Dehradun, "The weather is a big challenge. It is raining there at this time also. Apart from this, all types of reviews have been done here. The health department is deploying doctors at its level. It is making immediate arrangements for medicines, food etc and to ensure that the ration reaches there, the police department has appointed about 160 police personnel, 10 senior officers and three SP rank officers there. Three nodal officers have also been appointed from here."

• 5 Aug 2025, 09:20:56 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 70-80 people evacuated to safe place, says CM Dhami

  Speaking to reporters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Due to the disaster in Dharali, a lot of debris has come and rescue work is going on there at a fast pace. Army, ITBP and SDRF teams have reached there. About 70-80 people have been evacuated to safe place. Apart from this, all the departments are in coordination with the army. Some roads have also been blocked. DM and SP are reaching the spot."

• 5 Aug 2025, 08:41:46 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Trying to deliver engineering equipment via border routes, says Defence PRO

  Lt Col Manish Shrivastava, PRO (Defence), told news agency PTI, "Around 150 jawans have begun rescue and relief operations, and Army doctors are also providing assistance. We are trying to deliver engineering equipment via border routes with the help of the local administration."

• 5 Aug 2025, 08:28:52 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: CM Dhami takes stock of relief efforts from rescue teams on site

  Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to rescue teams deployed on site and took stock of the ongoing relief efforts from them. He has reportedly given all the necessary instructions.

• 5 Aug 2025, 08:16:06 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: 8-10 Indian Army soldiers reported missing in lower Harsil

  The Indian Army officials have said that eight to ten soldiers are reported missing in the lower Harsil area from a camp after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Dharali area in Uttarkashi.

• 5 Aug 2025, 08:09:53 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: No technology yet to predict such events, says Nainital BJP MP

  Ajay Bhatt, BJP MP from Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, told news agency PTI, "Our main concern is to save lives, but it's almost night. Medical facilities and rescue arrangements are being made… There is no technology yet that can predict such events. We request people to take advisories seriously. If an alert is issued, the necessary precautions must be taken."

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:59:21 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Uttarakhand govt deploys three IAS officers in district till further orders

  After Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with senior officials at the State Disaster Operations Centre in Dehradun, the state government has deployed three IAS officer to the Uttarkashi district till further orders.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:58:13 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Ganga River's water level being monitored, says Haridwar DM

  Haridwar DM Mayur Dixit said that the administration is continuously monitoring the situation in the district as severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall was reported from the region.

  "Our teams are continuously working with the village heads to resolve it. In urban areas, wherever waterlogging has occurred, Jal Nigam, Jal Sansthan, Municipal Corporation, and Municipalities are getting it drained. We are monitoring the water level of the Ganga River. Right now, it has gone below the warning level... but if it rains, we will monitor it throughout the night," he told news agency ANI.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:56:44 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Cloudburst events continuously increasing, says former CM

  Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat said, "A sudden cloudburst in Kheer Ganga triggered a massive flood, and the beautiful village of Dharali was caught in its grip... This is a very alarming incident. Cloudburst events are continuously increasing. We witnessed its devastating impact during the Kedarnath tragedy as well... This is a matter of concern."

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:55:52 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Heavy rain causes major waterlogging in Haridwar

  Heavy rainfall has triggered severe waterlogging in Haridwar. Meanwhile, relief and rescue efforts are underway in Uttarkashi where a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods and landslides.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:34:52 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: CM Dhami arrives at State Disaster Operations Centre

  CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the State Disaster Operations Centre in Dehradun to take stock of the situation as rescue and relief efforts are underway in Uttarkashi following a massive cloudburst and resultant flash floods in Dharali.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:25:17 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Loss of life, property even more painful, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

  Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said that that the cloudburst is a very tragic incident, but the loss of life and property is "even more painful".

  "At the same time, this incident reminds us once again that it is very important to prioritise climate change to understand and address the impacts of nature... I myself had proposed a Climate Change Council Bill... but unfortunately, it could not be discussed much. I hope that every state will show priority in this regard... The cloudburst incident in Uttarkashi is tragic, and I hope that the government will provide every possible relief," she told news agency ANI.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:21:45 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: Army has rescued 20 people so far

  As search and rescue operations continue in Uttarkashi, the Army said that so far 20 people have been rescued.

• 5 Aug 2025, 07:14:11 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: People taken to safe places, says SP Sarita Doval

  Uttarkashi SP Sarita Doval said that the people who were stuck in Dharali village were taken to safe places. Doval said that the local police, SDRF, ITBP, and the Indian Army's Rajput Rifles were present on the site, ANI news agency reported. “Since there is another landslide on the way, some of our teams are stuck there,” Doval added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:52:39 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: President expresses condolences to affected families

  President Droupadi Murmi posted on X, "The news of the cloudburst incident in Uttarkashi is extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the affected families and wish for success in the relief and rescue operations."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:50:42 PM IST

  Risk of flash floods near Bhagirathi river area, police advise residents to evacuate | LIVE

  Uttarkashi SP Sarita Doval said that Dharali has suffered significant loss of life and property due to the cloudburst disaster in Harshil, adding that rescue teams have safely evacuated several stranded people near the incident site.

  She also said, "Due to the development of a temporary lake on the Bhagirathi River near Harshil caused by the aforementioned incident, there is a possibility of flash floods in the lower areas. In view of the adverse situation and safety concerns, people residing in dangerous locations near the Bhagirathi River should evacuate their homes and move to a safe place."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:37:29 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Top priority to ensure immediate relief, says former Uttarakhand CM

  BJP MP Haridwar and former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "District officials are present at the site, and rescue and relief operations are underway. The Home Minister has assured that all necessary assistance will be provided. Our top priority is to ensure immediate relief. A local fair was taking place nearby, and because of that, many lives may have been saved, the toll could have been worse. The government is committed to ensuring that no one faces any shortage of assistance."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:28:53 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: It is probably not cloudburst, says meteorologist Gufran-Ullah Beig

  Meteorologist Gufran-Ullah Beig told news agency PTI, "Although in the general terminology, we are calling it a cloudburst, it is probably not that. The continuous rain was happening in the surrounding areas. The natural stream coming from the mountains overflowed... The reason is simple, the drainages are getting blocked."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:20:44 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Around 40-50 houses have been washed away, over 50 people missing, says NDRF DIG

  NDRF DIG, Mohsen Shahedi, told news agency ANI, "The incident took place around 2 PM in Harsil town. Three teams of NDRF were sent to the spot, and they will reach the spot soon. There are 35 members in each team, and they are well-equipped to rescue the people trapped there. According to the initial reports, around 40-50 houses have been washed away, and more than 50 people are missing... A large-scale rescue operation will have to be carried out there."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:14:44 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Damage is being assessed, says Garhwal BJP MP

  BJP MP from Garhwal, Anil Baluni, told news agency ANI, "The incident that happened in the Dharali market of Uttarkashi is very frightening... The state government is keeping a close eye on the situation. The administration has reached there. NDRF, SDRF have also been moved. We have just met the Home Minister and he has told us that all the agencies of the Government of India have been sent."

  "The army has also been told to be prepared and, ITBP and SDRF have also reached... The damage is being assessed... The rescue operation is being carried out speedily... The CM is also keeping an eye on the situation. We are trying to control the situation very soon and save as many people as possible," he added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:07:55 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Ignoring nature's warning has consequences, says Congress leader

  Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed concerns over the cloudburst and flash floods incident in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi.

  "We see such devastating scenes every monsoon like landslides, cloudbursts, floods, disrupting thousands of lives and even claiming lives. Nature warns us, but ignoring those warnings has consequences. It's the government's responsibility to regulate development and prevent such recurring tragedies," he told news agency PTI.

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:06:05 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Trauma centre informed after report of cloudburst, says AIIMS Rishikesh official

  AIIMS Rishikesh PRO Sandeep Kumar told news agency ANI, "As soon as we got this information (about the cloudburst), the Trauma Centre was informed that if any patient comes to the hospital, they are provided treatment immediately."

• 5 Aug 2025, 06:01:47 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Extremely tragic and heart-wrenching, says Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath described the cloudbursts and flash floods in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi as "extremely tragic and heart-wrenching".

  "The unfortunate incident of a cloudburst in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) region of Uttarakhand is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. I pray to Lord Badri Vishal Ji for the well-being of the people affected by this accident," he said in a post on X.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:54:01 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: When does a cloudburst happen? Expert explains

  Geographical Disaster Expert DN Joshi, while speaking to news agency PTI, explained that a cloudburst happens when heavy rainfall takes place in a short span of time.

  These incidents happen mostly in hilly areas, he said. "Meteorological departments issue warnings. We should work in accordance with nature. Uttarkashi and Kedarnath Ghati are called high-risk zones. We often hear about such incidents, and therefore, we should take shelter at a higher place whenever such situations erupt," Joshi added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:42:22 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Chilling visuals of people stuck in mudslide surface

  A purported video from Uttarkashi surfaced on social media, showing people stuck in the mudslide and trying to move to a safer location.

  People were heard screaming in the video, yelling at other people to reach to a safer spot.

  HT.com couldn't independently verify the authenticity of this video.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:36:38 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: No reports of loss of life or property from Sukhi Top, says Commissioner

  Vinay Shankar Pandey, Commissioner Garhwal Mandal, said that another cloudburst occurred in the Sukhi Top, however, "there is no news of any loss of life or property from there".

  "However, the disadvantage is that the rain is extremely heavy, causing the water level to rise. Consequently, the situation is being closely monitored, and the priority is to evacuate people to safe areas. Our Army, NDRF, and SDRF teams are continuously engaged there. People are definitely being rescued with the help of local people," he told news agency ANI.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:31:32 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: IMD issues red alert in Uttarakhand

  The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for Tuesday.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:16:07 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Priority to restore connectivity, says principal secretary RK Sudhanshu

  Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu told news agency PTI that road connectivity has been impacted in Uttarkashi owing to the flash floods and twin cloudbursts in the region.

  "Since road connectivity has been impacted, a bridge has been washed away, we are talking to the officials of BRO, PWD, our priority is to restore connectivity, the weather is bad at present, we are not able to provide relief, and rescue through helicopter services. But SDRF, Army are there... Prima facie, it seems that 40-50 properties have got damaged. We are trying to get further information, we will be acting accordingly," he said.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:14:20 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Congress leaders to cooperate with administration in relief efforts, says Rahul Gandhi

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences to the affected families in the Uttarkashi cloudburst and flash floods.

  In a post on X, he said, "The news of many deaths and several others missing due to the severe devastation caused by a cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarakhand, is extremely sad and concerning. I express my deepest condolences to the affected families and hope for the swift recovery of those who are missing."

  "I appeal to the administration to expedite relief and rescue operations. I request Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the administration in relief efforts and provide all possible assistance to those in need," he added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:10:48 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Kharge expresses 'deepest condolences' over cloudburst

  Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed "deepest condolences" over the Uttarkashi cloudburst and said, "The devastation caused by the cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) of Uttarakhand is extremely heartbreaking. Many people have lost their lives, and many others are missing. Homes have been completely destroyed."

  "I express my deepest condolences to those affected by this horrific tragedy and pray for the safe return of those who are missing," he added.

  "I appeal to the government and administration to expedite relief and rescue operations and, if needed, deploy additional NDRF teams for assistance," Kharge posted on X.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:01:52 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Jyotirmath-Malari motor road washed out near Saldhar

  The Jyotirmath-Malari motor road has been washed out near Saldhar, Chamoli Police said, requesting travelers and local residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

• 5 Aug 2025, 05:01:17 PM IST

  Uttarkashi news LIVE: Lot of water has come down due to cloudburst, says DM Prashant Arya

  District Magistrate Prashant Arya said that a lot of water has come down due to the cloudburst. "There are many restaurants and hotels there. Army teams have been sent to the spot. I have been informed that four people have lost their lives. We are leaving for the spot," he added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 04:50:34 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: PM Modi assured all possible assistance, says CM Dhami

  Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him over a phone call and inquired about the situation there.

  "During this, he was informed about the relief and rescue operations being conducted by the state government, SDRF, army, and other rescue teams. Honorable Prime Minister ji assured all possible assistance from the central government," he added.

• 5 Aug 2025, 04:46:43 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: Centre, state govt working together, says Rajnath Singh

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh took to X and said, "Have been seeing disturbing visuals from Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) on the devastation caused by flash floods. Praying for the well-being of the people affected by the tragedy. The Centre and the State Government are working in tandem, taking all possible measures to save precious lives."

• 5 Aug 2025, 04:45:17 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: Extremely heart-wrenching, says BJP chief JP Nadda

  BJP chief JP Nadda expressed concerns over the flash floods and cloudbursts in Uttarkashi's Dharali.

  "The news of several people being killed due to a sudden cloudburst in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is extremely heart-wrenching," he said in a post on X.

  Nadda added, "For the immediate assistance of the victims, the Uttarakhand government, along with relief and rescue teams, is fully engaged with utmost dedication. In this hour of crisis, all BJP workers in the state are involved in providing every possible help to the victims. I express my condolences to the affected families. I pray to God for the well-being of all those affected by this horrific accident."

• 5 Aug 2025, 04:43:29 PM IST

  Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: Police issues advisory over continuous rain, says 'please exercise caution'

  The Uttarkashi police issued an advisory for the districts due to incessant rainfall in the region. "Please exercise caution. Avoid going near rivers and streams. Stay in a safe place," it added in a post on X.

  The police asked residents to dial 112 in case they require any assistance.