05 Aug 2025, 09:08 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Rainfall still hampering rescue work, says minister
MoS Road Transport & Highways Ajay Tamta said that the incessant rains are hampering rescue works.
“The debris from the cloudburst damaged houses as it moved forward. The people who saw it made noise and alerted the people, because of which many people could keep themselves safe. But some people also got caught in this disaster,” he said.
05 Aug 2025, 09:00 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Army soldiers missing after Dharali cloudburst
05 Aug 2025, 08:52 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: IMD issues ORANGE alert for Uttarakhand tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department has put out an orange alert for heavy rain for seven districts, including Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar, Pauri Tehri, Haridwar and Dehradun.
05 Aug 2025, 08:51 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: 40-50 buildings damaged, helicopters unable to reach due to bad weather
Uttarakhand Principal Secretary R K Sudhanshu said 40 to 50 buildings are damaged. He added that helicopters could not be pressed into service either because of bad weather.
05 Aug 2025, 08:50 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Landslides block 163 roads, rescue ops hindered
Landslides blocked 163 roads, including five national highways, seven state highways and two border roads across the state, further impeding rescue and preventing personnel from getting to the far-flung area, about 140 km from the state capital Dehradun and usually a five-hour drive.
05 Aug 2025, 08:49 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: BJP MP urges public to take precautions if warnings are issued
“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,” says BJP MP from Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar, Ajay Bhatt.
05 Aug 2025, 08:31 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: IAF’s Chinook Mi-17 V5, CheetahA, LH helicopters ready with equipment
Indian Air Force Chinook Mi-17 V5, Cheetah and ALH helicopters are on active standby at the Chandigarh air base for the relief operations in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The choppers are ready with the required equipment and material and would take off as soon as the weather clears up in the affected areas
05 Aug 2025, 08:22 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Sukki village hit by cloudburst
Dharali was not the only hit by the devastating cloudburst.
The raging waters flowed down two different sides of the same hill, one towards Dharali and the other towards the village of Sukki, said state Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman.
The rain continued through the afternoon and till evening, hampering rescue efforts.
05 Aug 2025, 08:01 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Uttarakhand govt deploys 3 IAS officers in Uttarkashi till further orders
In view of the disaster in Uttarkashi, the Uttarakhand government has deployed three IAS officers in the Uttarkashi district till further orders, the government said in a notification. IAS officers Abhishek Ruhela (2015 batch), Meherban Singh Bisht (2016 batch) and Gaurav Kumar (2017 batch) will be deployed iin the district.
05 Aug 2025, 07:53 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: At least half of Dharali swept away
At least half of the Dharali village was buried under the fast flowing mudslide of slush, rubble and water, officials said as rescue personnel battled the elements in the ecologically fragile heights to contain the damage of the afternoon.
05 Aug 2025, 07:52 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Haridwar waterlogging situation being monitored, says District Magistrate
“We are continuously monitoring the situation… 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,” says Haridwar DM Mayur Dixit.
05 Aug 2025, 07:43 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: CM Dhami chairs meet with rescue officials
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday held a meeting with the officials at the State Disaster Operations Centre in Dehradun and takes stock of the situation following the incident of cloudburst in Uttarkashi.
05 Aug 2025, 07:40 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Rains lead to severe waterlogging in Haridwar
WATCH | Severe waterlogging in Haridwar following incessant rains
05 Aug 2025, 07:38 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Increasing cloudburst incidents ‘matter of concern’, says ex-CM Rawat
“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,” says Uttarakhand’s former Chief Minister Harish Rawat
05 Aug 2025, 07:37 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: BJP MP flags more loss of lives, says fair was being held in Dharali
“It’s a tragic incident; the visuals that we saw are horrifying. There is an expectation of major loss, but it could have been worse… A fair was held near the Dharali village, which attracted many people, and as a result, many were able to save their lives. We still don’t know the death toll… The NDRF team has gone there, and the SDRF team has already reached there,” says BJP MP Trivendra Singh Rawat.
05 Aug 2025, 07:28 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Roads closed in many places following cloudburst
The roads in Gasku, Malghat area on the Dharchula- Gunji route have been closed, with NDRF successfully transporting travellers stranded due to falling rocks. Police officials have urged people not to travel on the route till it is cleared.
The Chamoli police have also informed that the Jyotirmath-Malari motor road has been washed out near Saldhar.
05 Aug 2025, 07:14 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Some rescue teams stuck due to landslides
“People have been taken out of their houses and taken to safe places. Local Police, SDRF, ITBP, and the Indian Army’s Rajput Rifles jawans are present at the spot. Since there is another landslide on the way, some of our teams are stuck there,” says Uttarkashi SP Sarita Doval.
05 Aug 2025, 07:06 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi appeals for relief and rescue ops
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives due to a cloudburst in the high-altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand and appealed to the administration to expedite relief and rescue operations.
“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 said.
05 Aug 2025, 06:39 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: More than 50 people still missing as rescue ops continue
While Army, NDRF and other agencies have rescued dozens of people from the Uttarkashi flash flood site, more than 50 still remain missing, officials said.
“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,” NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahedi said.
05 Aug 2025, 06:34 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Over 20 people rescued till now, says Army
More than 20 people have been rescued till now, the Indian Army said in an update.
“Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with all available resources deployed to locate and assist any remaining stranded individuals.,” it said.
05 Aug 2025, 06:23 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: AIIMS Rishikesh making preparations to take in patients
“As soon as we got this information, the Trauma Centre was informed that if any patient comes to the hospital, they are provided treatment immediately,” said AIIMS Rishikesh PRO Sandeep Kumar.
05 Aug 2025, 06:13 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Why do cloudbursts happen?
Experts say cloudbursts have increased in recent years partly due to climate change, while damage from the storms also has increased because of unplanned development in mountain regions.
05 Aug 2025, 05:54 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Priority is to evacuate people to safe areas, says official
“After the incident of Harsil in Uttarkashi, there is a Sukhi Top on this road, there is news of a cloudburst there as well. 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,” says Commissioner Garhwal Mandal, Vinay Shankar Pandey
05 Aug 2025, 05:45 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Second cloudburst hit Army camp in Harsil
Speaking to news agency ANI, Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon said that the second cloudburst hit the Army camp in Harsil. “Till now, around 20 villagers have been rescued, and the injured are getting treatment. Subsequently, another mudslide and cloudburst hit the Army camp in Harsil.”
05 Aug 2025, 05:40 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: ‘Everything is finished’, says local
In one video, people can be heard in the video gasping for breath and trying to call their relatives in affected areas to find out if they were alright. A voice is heard in the video saying, “Everything is finished.”
05 Aug 2025, 05:17 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: JP Nadda expresses condolences
“The news of many people being affected due to a sudden cloudburst in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is extremely heart-wrenching. The Uttarakhand government, along with relief and rescue teams, is fully engaged in providing immediate assistance to the victims. In this hour of crisis, all BJP workers in the state are committed to helping the affected in every possible way. I express my condolences to the affected families. I pray to God for the safety of all those impacted by this horrific accident,” says Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
05 Aug 2025, 05:10 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Uttarkashi administration issues three helpline numbers
In view of the disaster in Dharali village, Uttarkashi district, the District Administration has issued the following helpline numbers:
01374-222126, 01374-222722, 9456556431
05 Aug 2025, 05:08 PM IST
Uttarkashi Flood LIVE Updates: Rajnath Singh reacts as floods wreak havoc in Dharali
“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,” Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in a post on X.
05 Aug 2025, 05:05 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: One more cloudburst reported near Dharali
Another cloudburst has occurred in Sukhi Top near Dharali, says Uttarkashi administration
05 Aug 2025, 04:53 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: PM Modi assured assistance, says CM Dhami
Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji inquired over the phone about the unfortunate cloudburst incident in Dharali (Uttarkashi). 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
05 Aug 2025, 04:47 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Senior officials monitoring situation from Dehradun
Senior officials, including the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Commissioner of Garhwal Division, are monitoring the situation at the State Disaster Operations Centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
05 Aug 2025, 04:39 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Before and after picture of Dharali in Harsil
Before and after picture of Dharali in Harsil, which has been hit by a cloudburst
Harsil: Before and after flash floods
05 Aug 2025, 04:31 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: PM Modi says ‘no stone left unturned’ to help victims, speaks to CM Dhami
“I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people,” says PM Modi
05 Aug 2025, 04:24 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Injured people receiving treatment at Army facility
So far, 15–20 individuals have been successfully evacuated, with the injured receiving prompt medical treatment at the Indian Army medical facility in Harshil, says Indian Army. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
05 Aug 2025, 04:17 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Army mobilises rescue teams
“Troops of Ibex brigade were immediately mobilised and have reached the affected site to assess the situation and undertake rescue operations. Extent of the damage is being ascertained and updates will follow as relief operations unfold.”
“The Army stands resolute in support of our citizens during this natural calamity,” the Central Command of the Indian Army said.
05 Aug 2025, 04:08 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Exact moment when cloudburst hit Uttarkashi | WATCH
A video shows the exact moment when the flash floods struck Uttarkashi.
05 Aug 2025, 04:01 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: 15-20 people rescued, shifted to Army medical facility
So far, 15–20 individuals have been successfully evacuated, with the injured receiving prompt medical treatment at the Indian Army medical facility in Harshil, according to DD News
05 Aug 2025, 03:56 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Amit Shah takes stock of situation
“Spoke with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand regarding the flash flood incident in Dharali (Uttarkashi) to gather information about the event. Three nearby ITBP teams have been sent there, and four NDRF teams have also been dispatched to the site, which will soon arrive and engage in rescue operations,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in a post on X.
05 Aug 2025, 03:55 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Flash floods cause widespread panic
There was widespread panic in the neighbouring villages following the flashflood. Videos from the area showed a torrent of muddy water and silt rushing down the slopes towards settlements along the banks of the river. People could be heard screaming in fear.
05 Aug 2025, 03:46 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Where is Dharali?
Dharali is the main stopover on way to Gangotri and home to many hotels, restaurants and home stays.
The devastating flashflood came in the wake of a cloudburst somewhere in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, locals said.
05 Aug 2025, 03:42 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Army reaches spot
Army’s Central Command stated that Troops of the Ibex Brigade were immediately mobilised and have reached the affected site to assess the situation and undertake rescue operations.
05 Aug 2025, 03:40 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reacts
“The news of heavy damage caused by a cloudburst in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) region is extremely sad and distressing. SDRF, NDRF, district administration, and other related teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations on a war footing. In this regard, I am in constant contact with senior officials, and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to God for everyone’s safety,” Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X.
05 Aug 2025, 03:37 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Rescue work being done in coordinated manner
“As soon as we got the information, our nearest SDRF team has reached the spot. Two other units are about to reach. Rescue work is being done in a coordinated manner. The nearby NDRF, Army teams are also reaching the spot. Specialised equipment in our SDRF battalion headquarters, which can be used in this disaster, is also being sent… Whether it is the Army, ITBP, or NDRF, all the teams are reaching the spot, and rescue is being done in a coordinated manner,” says SDRF IG, Arun Mohan Joshi.
05 Aug 2025, 03:34 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Three NDRF teams reach cloudburst site
Three teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)- one each from Manera, Batkot and Dehradun have been dispatched to the cloudburst site in Uttarkashi. Further, two teams are in readiness at Shashtradhar airstrip for airlift, the NDRF said.
05 Aug 2025, 03:33 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: ITBP, NDRF undertake rescue operations
A 16-member team from Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) has arrived at the cloudburst site in Uttarkashi to assist in rescue operations. The NDRF is also at the location to carry out rescue work.
05 Aug 2025, 03:32 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Amit Shah speaks to CM Dhami
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on the heavy damage caused by a cloudburst in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) region.
05 Aug 2025, 03:31 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: Four people killed. confirms District Magistrate
Four people have lost their lives as cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi, said DM Prashant Arya.
“We have yet not got the exact data, but due to cloudburst, huge amount of water came at tandem at Kheer Ganga, since there are guest houses, restaurants, hotels, we had requested the army team to reach there, network is weak there, I came to know about loss of four lives, some property losses were also reported. Tehsil, PWD, SDRF, NDRF teams have been sent. We are waiting for exact data,” he said.
05 Aug 2025, 03:28 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: What we know so far
A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday with several houses being damaged or swept away in the raging waters, according to people in the area.
05 Aug 2025, 03:28 PM IST
Flash Floods In Uttarakhand LIVE: 10-12 people may be buried, says local
According to a report by PTI quoting a local Rajesh Panwar, 10-12 people could be buried under debris due to the flash floods caused by a sudden cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district. He said 20-25 hotels and homestays may have been washed away.
