A major disaster has struck in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. A cloudburst occurred in Harsil, near Gangotri, leading to flash floods in the Khir Ganga river. The disaster has impacted Dharali village, with numerous hotels destroyed and a large number of people reported missing. Authorities have confirmed four fatalities so far, with over 50 individuals still unaccounted for. Concerns remain about people trapped under debris. Dharali is situated 218 km from Dehradun and 10 km from Gangotri Dham. Rescue teams, including the SDRF, NDRF, and the army, have been deployed to the scene.
The District Administration of Uttarkashi has issued helpline numbers to provide information and updates on the situation. These numbers are 01374-222126 and 222722, and contact can also be made at 9456556431 (DEOC Uttarkashi). The incident occurred near Dharali village in the Khirgad area of Uttarkashi district, where a severe landslide caused a torrent of debris and water to reach the village, triggering panic. The Army’s Ibex Brigade has been dispatched to assist.
