Dharali landslide destruction in 5 videos, many stranded; rescue operation on

At least four people have died and around 100 others are missing after flash floods and a landslide struck the mountainous state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday (August 5).

The calamity followed a suspected cloudburst in Uttarkashi district, unleashing a powerful surge of water that tore through Dharali village, a well-known tourist destination dotted with hotels and scenic spots.

A massive flash flood hit Dharali around 1:45 pm, just 4 km from the Indian Army camp in Harsil, cutting off all road access to the sacred Gangotri Dham. The sudden deluge of water and debris caused extensive destruction, triggering a large-scale emergency response from multiple agencies.

Somewhere in #Uttarkashi, a child is crying for her parents. A man is digging with bare hands to find what’s left. And we say “climate change is not that serious”? This is not just a crisis. It’s a collapse of humanity. Prayers to the people of #Uttarakhand. Please be safe 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/pjSKo09zfC

— Pradeep Sangwan (@iPradeepSangwan) August 5, 2025

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#Uttarakhand: Dharali market is completely damaged due to floods in Kheerganga after heavy rains in Uttarkashi.

District Magistrate Prashant Arya says that based on preliminary information, 4 deaths have been reported. All departments are on alert, and relief-rescue ops… pic.twitter.com/GHOFupTIXH

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 5, 2025

Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams from the local police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Indian Army deployed to search for missing persons and assist affected families.

#Uttarakhand: Due to heavy rainfall in Chamoli district, the water level of the Alaknanda River is rising.

At Vishnuprayag, the Dhauliganga River is flowing above the danger mark. Efforts are underway to clear the Badrinath National Highway, which has been blocked at several… pic.twitter.com/PD0mZX1NuY

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 5, 2025

The area lies close to Mukhba, the winter seat of Goddess Ganga, and the revered Gangotri Dham. Videos captured by tourists showed the violent flow of water carrying debris down the hillside, demolishing houses and stripping away vegetation.