Dehradun, August 5, 2025: At least four people have died and several are feared missing after a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river wreaked havoc in Dharali village, Uttarkashi district, on Tuesday.
Uttarkashi district magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed the fatalities, adding that rescue teams from the Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on the ground conducting search and rescue operations.
“A massive wave of floodwater hit the area. We are assessing the extent of loss to life and property,” Arya said. The flood has severely impacted several small guest houses, hotels, and restaurants in the popular tourist spot.
Union home minister Amit Shah has spoken to chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and directed the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and NDRF to expedite relief measures.
Dramatic visuals from Dharali show raging floodwaters sweeping away homes, shops, and roads, leaving behind piles of debris and mud. Several hotels and homestays have been reported destroyed, and locals fear 10–12 labourers may be trapped under the rubble.
‘ If things continue the way they are Himachal Pradesh will vanish into thin air’ . The Supreme Court’s prophecy is coming true in another hill state #Uttarakhand . Flash floods in Uttarkashi have wiped away an entire village. Many feared trapped. pic.twitter.com/sKf2PqYra0
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In Barkot tehsil’s Banala Patti area, around 18 goats were swept away in the overflowing Kud Gadhera stream.
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand’s hilly regions until August 10, raising concerns of further flash floods and landslides. Rescue efforts are underway from Harsil and Bhatwari to evacuate those at risk.
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