Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- More than 100 people remain unaccounted for and at least one person has died following powerful flash floods caused by a cloudburst in India's northern state of Uttarakhand.

The floods swept through Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, sending a torrent of water cascading down from the mountains into Dharali village, submerging roads and buildings along the way. Rescue operations are under way, with around 190 individuals rescued so far, according to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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A cloudburst refers to an intense and sudden rainfall in a concentrated area over a short duration, often resulting in flash floods.

Access to Dharali has been challenging due to dama...