India, Aug. 23 -- A cloudburst has caused widespread damage in the Tharali tehsil of Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The cloudburst reportedly took place last night, and the debris entered several homes, including that of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.

Visuals from Saturday morning showed houses and roads in a damaged state, with trees uprooted and vehicles around covered in mud and debris.

"Due to a cloudburst in Tharali of Chamoli district, debris has entered houses, the market, and the SDM's residence. District Magistrate and relief teams have left for the spot. Two people are reported missing," said Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman.

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