 "Houses partially submerged due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst at Dharali, in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, August 5, 2025. PTI")
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.
Videos which went viral on social media showed a wall of water roaring through the area, sweeping away homes, vehicles, and trees in its path.
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More ShortsRescue 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.
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.