Heavy rains have been lashing the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand over the past few weeks
More than 100 people are missing and at least one has died after a cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rescue operations are under way in Uttarkashi district after a massive wave of water surged down the mountains into Dharali village, submerging roads and buildings in its path.
Some army teams have been stationed in Dharali since Tuesday, but other disaster response forces and district officials have been unable to reach the area due to damaged roads and heavy rainfall.
Heavy rains have been lashing the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand over the past few weeks. Uttarkashi, where Dharali village is located, has been particularly affected, with flooding reported in many places. Around 130 people have been rescued so far in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
A cloudburst is an extreme, sudden downpour of rain over a small area in a short period of time, often leading to flash floods. At least 10 soldiers stationed at the Harsil base are also missing, officials said. Rescue operations are progressing at a slow pace, as there is a large amount of sludge and debris covering the area. Uttarakhand, located in the western Himalayas, is highly vulnerable to flash floods and landslides.
More than 200 people died in flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in 2021. In 2013, the Uttarakhand State was hit by the worst disasters, when a cloudburst caused devastating floods and landslides.
