Uttarakhand News, Aug. 5 -- A powerful cloudburst struck Dharali near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, 5 August, causing widespread devastation. District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed the incident, as dramatic visuals showed raging floodwaters tearing through the village - sweeping away homes, shops, and roads, and leaving behind a trail of debris and sludge.

This sudden and intense rainfall led to a flash flood in the Kheer Ganga River.

The cloudburst took place in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, leading to the devastating floods, locals said.

About 10-12 people could be buried under the debris, Rajesh Panwar, a villager, told PTI. He said 20-25 hotels and homestays may have been washed away. ...