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Uttarkashi cloudburst LIVE: Flash floods in Uttarakhand leave four dead; over 60 feared trapped
Many feared washed away after water from Kheer Ganga river swept through Dharali in Uttarkashi district; heavy losses of life and property feared;
Updated - August 06, 2025 03:54 am ISTThe Hindu Bureau
A combination of three screenshots shows flood water gushing down the slopes and washing away buildings at Dharali, located 8,600 feet above sea level in Uttarakhand, on August 5, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI
At least four persons were killed and dozens feared washed away in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand after flash floods triggered by torrential rain hit the Kheer Ganga river on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) afternoon.
The floods hit hotels and residential buildings in Dharali town, situated 8,600 feet above sea level, where video footage recorded by residents showed giant waves of water gushing through the area and swallowing everything in their way, including people and homes.
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Residents were heard yelling warnings to their acquaintances to run for their lives. The entire market area of the popular tourist town was washed away in minutes, leaving the place looking like a sludge-filled river bed.
At least 25 establishments, including hotels, guest houses, and homes were completely destroyed. A rough estimate by the district administration says that around 60-70 people are missing or might be trapped in the area.
