Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst Today LIVE News Updates: Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand has caused massive destruction. A video of the sudden flood is going viral on social media. Bollywood stars have also expressed grief over this. Let us tell you who has said what?
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: How many people died?
4 people have died in this disaster in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. More than 200 people are missing. Along with this, according to media reports, more than 50 people are said to be buried under the debris. Bollywood stars as well as common people were shocked on social media. Everyone is praying for the victims.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: What happened?
On Tuesday (August 5), a sudden flash flood caused by a cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river catchment area swept away houses, shops and roads, leaving a trail of destruction. Two cloudburst incidents were reported, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area, resulting in widespread destruction. Dharali bore the brunt of the damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, particularly in the hill districts.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: Who are involved in the rescue operations?
A joint team of 201 personnel from the Army, ITBP, Police, Revenue, BRO, and ambulance services are at the site. Additionally, a second wave of 211 responders from SDRF, NDRF, BRO, Fire Services, PWD, and other departments was deployed. The Emergency Operations Centre remains active, with senior administrative officers overseeing efforts. Helipad operations at Jhala have been activated to support aerial rescue, while alerts have been issued to residents near riverbanks in Bhattwadi, Gangori, and Uttarkashi. Several colleges have been turned into relief shelters and camps.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst Live Updates: PM Modi speaks to Uttarakhand CM Dhami, assures all assistance from Centre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone Wednesday and inquired about the relief and rescue operations at the disaster site in the Dharali area of Uttarakhand district
“The state government is engaged in relief and rescue operations with full readiness,” Uttarakhand CM said to PM Modi. “Due to continuous heavy rains, there are difficulties in some areas, but all the concerned agencies are working in coordination so that the affected people can get quick assistance,” he added.
The PM also assured all possible assistance from the central government.
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst Live Updates: Rescue operations at Dharali, Khiragad incident site
A joint team comprising 201 personnel has reached the incident site at Dharali Khiragad with equipment and is carrying out rescue operations. This includes:
- Harsil Army: 125 personnel
- ITBP (Kopang): 46 personnel
- Police: 20 personnel
- Revenue Department: 4 personnel
- Harsil/Dharali 108 Ambulance: 2 units
- BRO (Border Roads Organisation): 8 personnel
Additionally, under the supervision of the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Bhattwadi, and Tehsildar Bhattwadi, a second joint team of 211 personnel with equipment has been dispatched to the incident site. This includes:
- SDRF: 23
- NDRF: 30
- NIM and Disaster Management Team: 4
- Police: 20
- Home Guard, PRD, Forest DepartmentHealth Department: 5 personnel + 1 ambulance
- Animal Husbandry Department: 5
- Food & Civil Supplies Department: 9
- Fire Services: 10
- BRO: 100
- PWD (LONIVI): 5
Uttarkashi Cloudburst News: What did the stars say?
Sonu Sood shared a post on his ex’s account expressing grief. He said, ‘The flood and cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand has broken my heart. I am praying for everyone affected. Now the time has come for all of us to stand united. If the government is doing its job, then we should also stand for every person who has lost his home in this flood.
Vivek Oberoi shared the post and said that I am saddened by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst News. My condolences and prayers are with the affected people. I only hope that relief and rescue work can help those who need it.
Sara Ali Khan has also shared a post on her Instagram expressing grief over the disaster. She has also released helpline numbers for the families of those affected by the disaster. Sara wrote, ‘My condolences to the people affected by the Uttarkashi Cloudburst News. I am praying for everyone’s safety.’
Urvashi Rautela has also expressed grief over the incident in Uttarkashi Cloudburst News. She said that I am a daughter of Uttarakhand. I am in such pain due to this incident that I cannot express it in words. The disaster in Kheer Ganga has shaken everyone’s heart. Along with this, Raghav Juyal has also expressed grief by sharing the video of the devastation.
