Mussoorie/Dehradun, Aug. 6 -- At least four people were killed and dozens feared missing after heavy rain triggered a devastating flash flood in the Kheer Ganga river, causing large-scale destruction in Dharali village, just one kilometre from Harsil on the Gangotri highway, a key pilgrimage route to Gangotri Dham. The flash flood, which struck around 1:40pm on Tuesday, sent a sudden surge of boulders, debris, and mud sweeping through the area, washing away houses, shops, homestays, and hotels. Eyewitnesses and officials described the incident as reminiscent of the 2021 Chamoli disaster, in which more than 200 people had died. District Disaster Management Officer Shardul Gusain confirmed that four bodies have been recovered so far. "We have received reports of four fatalities. Rescue teams from the district administration, police, NDRF, SDRF, and the Army have been deployed to the site and rescue operations are ongoing," Gusain said. Officials said many people may have been swept away in the deluge, and the exact toll will be clear only after assessment teams return from the affected site. Preliminary reports suggest that the sudden rise in the Kheer Ganga rivulet was caused by a cloudburst in the higher reaches. The surge caught villagers completely off guard. "The water came in like a wall. Within moments, it swept away everything," said Lokendra Bisht, a senior BJP leader and owner of a homestay in Harsil....