Uttarkashi Cloudburst: CM Dhami Takes Stock Of The Situation, Monitors Rescue & Relief Operations

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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: CM Dhami Takes Stock Of The Situation, Monitors Rescue & Relief Operations

Uttarkashi Cloudburst: CM Dhami Takes Stock Of The Situation, Monitors Rescue & Relief Operation

On August 5, 2025, a devastating cloudburst struck Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, near Harsil, triggering flash floods and mudslides that caused widespread destruction. The disaster, centered around the Kheer Ganga river, swept away 40–50 homes, 20–25 hotels and homestays, and critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, leaving at least four dead and over 50 people missing. The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and local police launched large-scale rescue operations, rescuing over 130 people and providing medical aid. The Army’s Ibex Brigade, led by Colonel Harshvardhan, was among the first responders, deploying 150 personnel with medical and rescue equipment despite challenges like damaged roads and a second mudslide hitting their own camp, with 8–11 soldiers reported missing.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, cutting short his Andhra Pradesh visit, returned to Dehradun to oversee operations from the State Emergency Operations Centre. He described the situation as “extremely sad and distressing” and ensured relief efforts were conducted on a war footing, prioritizing food, shelter, medical aid, and electricity restoration. Dhami personally visited Dharali on August 6 to monitor progress, coordinating with senior officials, including IG SDRF Arun Mohan Joshi and others deployed to the site. He also requested additional Army helicopters to aid evacuation, though bad weather delayed their

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