Uttarkashi Cloudburst: At least four people were confirmed by dead and more than 50 reported missing after the devastating cloudburst launched lightning floods and massive landslide on Tuesday UtTarakhand in Uttarkashi. Among the missing are 9 Indian army soldiers, which are not involved from the camp in the lower area of Harsil, quoted either the agency or.
According to LT Col Manish Shivastava, for Defense, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, he fears nine army staff.
Despite the loss of their own staff, military soldiers remain actively involved in the search, rescue and auxiliary operations in the ravaged flood.
The Uttarakhand government has also deployed three police officers in Uttarkashi district with immediate effect until further commands coordinate with the district administration in auxiliary and rescue operations in the area of the affected disaster.
IAF officials reported that the Indian Air Force Chinook Mi-17 V5, Gepard and ALH helicopters are in the active standby mode at the Chandigarh Air Base for auxiliary operations in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. Choppers are ready with the required equipment and material and take off as soon as the weather is cleaned in the affected areas.
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What caused Uttarkashi Cloudburst?
Uttarkashi Cloudburst occurred in the Dharali Village area, near Kheer Gad, released a stream of water, rocks and debris through a narrow Himalayan terrain.
Sudden overvoltage was split by houses and roads, washed away by the whole part of the settlement, and left a trace of destruction along its furrow.
Viral visuals captured dramatic moments when the flood waters and mud hit the slope and sent the villagers to flee their lives. Several houses were completely buried under layers of sludge.
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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: How many victims so far?
According to the district Municipality of Uttarkashi Prashant Arya, at least four people died in a disaster, while rescue teams continue to look for more than 50 missing individuals. The tolls are expected to rise as soon as the debris is cleaned.
“Relief and rescue teams from the army, NDRF, SDRF and local authorities are working tirelessly,” Arya told reporters.
The central command of the Indian army confirmed that one of the worst areas was the village of Dharali, where “a massive landslide triggered a sudden flow of debris and water”.
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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What did it put?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and stated that the government carefully monitors the situation. “Efforts efforts are in full. My thoughts are with all those that are affected by Uttarkashi tragedy,” he said in a statement.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Why is Uttarakhand prone to disasters?
Uttarakhand, located in the fragile Himalayan zone, is particularly vulnerable to cloudbursts, landslides and glacial floods. Experts warn that climate change and unplanned development have intensified the frequency and impact of these disasters.
In 2021, a similar flood killed 200 people after the glacier burst near Joshimath and swept two hydroelectric power plants.
With approximately 10,000 glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, many of which are quickly receding, scientists are cautious that warming temperatures could lead to more frequent and intense natural disasters.
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UTTARKASHI cloudburst: What happens next?
There is a search and rescue effort with the priority, which is given by the location of missing soldiers and civilians. The authorities also evaluate the structural safety of the surrounding villages, because more rain is expected in the coming days.
Uttarakhand issued a high warning in the region and urged people in high -risk zones to evacuate or stay in standby regime.
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