A cloudburst in the catchment area of the Gangana river in the uttarakhand district caused flash flooding in Tarali village. Floods engulfed a village in Uttarakhand. The incident took place on tuesday in this village, which is on the way to Gangotri Dham. The water level of the ganga River in the Harsil area has risen, causing extensive damage in Tharali village. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Army, and local authorities are involved in rescue and relief operations.
Shocking images have emerged showing the devastation caused by the flood. Flood water has washed away houses, shops, and roads, causing extensive damage. Initial reports suggest that some hotels and hostels have been completely destroyed in the flood. Locals fear that many workers may be trapped in the rubble.

In addition, about 18 goats were swept away in the floodwaters of the Kut Kathera river in the Banala Patti area of Barkot taluka. The india Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rains in uttarakhand till august 10. Heavy rains are expected, especially in the hilly areas. Rescue teams have rushed from Harsil and Patwari. The search and rescue operations are in full swing.
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Sowmiya Sriram

05/08/2025 08:15 PM