Uttarakhand Flash Flood Live Updates: Rescue Efforts Underway in Dharali Village After Cloudburst

Uttarkashi Cloudburst Leaves Several Dead and Dozens Missing

A powerful cloudburst in Uttarkashi triggered massive flash floods in Dharali village on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The heavy rains caused the Kheer Ganga river to overflow, leading to widespread destruction. At least four people have lost their lives, and many others are missing.

Rescue Operations Intensify in Flood-Hit Uttarkashi

As rescue teams worked deep in the mountains at Dharali, which is located at over 8,600 feet above sea level, on Wednesday, August 6, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported to a conference that two bodies had been recovered and that over 190 people had been rescued. He visited the affected areas himself.

The Indian Air Force and local authorities have joined the search operations, provided helicopters, and brought in equipment to search through the debris and flowing waters.

Widespread Destruction Captured in Shocking Videos

Shocking videos recorded by locals in Dharali show the extreme rage of water rushing into the local market and homes within minutes. Completely lost buildings were left standing only mud and debris. Witnesses reported many harrowing moments to a stressful panic and chaos of people yelling at each other to get out of the way to avoid getting flooded.

CM Dhami and IMD Respond to the Uttarkashi Disaster

CM Dhami assured that full state machinery has been deployed and every effort is being made to locate those who are missing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh alerts for heavy rainfall in the region, especially in the hill districts of Uttarakhand, raising concerns about further Uttarakhand cloudburst deaths or flash floods.