11 soldiers injured in Uttarkashi cloudburst airlifted to ITBP Hospital in Uttarakhand

August 6, 2025

Uttarkashi: As many as 11 injured army personnel have been airlifted to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Hospital located in Matli area of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, said police on Wednesday.

A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi district has triggered massive flash floods and landslides, causing widespread destruction in Dharali, Sukhi Top and Harsil areas.

In a social media post on X, the Uttarkashi Police wrote, “Harshil, Dharali relief and rescue operations for disaster-affected people are ongoing continuously. 11 injured army personnel have been airlifted to I.T.B.P. Matli.”

#Uttarakhand: Relief & rescue operations are continuing for the disaster-affected people of Harshil and Dharali.

11 injured army soldiers airlifted and taken to #ITBP Matli.#UttarkashiCloudburst | #UttarakhandFlashFloods | #Uttarakhand | #RescueUpdate | #Dharali |… pic.twitter.com/FiUemE5sMd

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 6, 2025

Meanwhile, two injured civilians were safely transported from Dharali to the ITBP Hospital Matli, said the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

The social media post on X reads, “Through the joint efforts of SDRF and ITBP, two injured individuals were safely transported from Dharali to ITBP Hospital Matli via the Matli helipad. SDRF is always ready for relief and service in disasters.”

🚁 धराली रेस्क्यू अपडेट
SDRF व ITBP के संयुक्त प्रयास से धराली से दो घायल व्यक्तियों को मातली हेलीपैड के माध्यम से सुरक्षित रूप से ITBP हॉस्पिटल मातली पहुँचाया गया।

आपदा में राहत व सेवा के लिए SDRF सदैव तत्पर 💪#SDRFUttarakhand #ITBP #DisasterResponse #UttarakhandPolice pic.twitter.com/YY61Qu1NGK

— SDRF Uttarakhand Police (@uksdrf) August 6, 2025

The Indian Army has launched a swift and coordinated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation in the wake of a devastating cloudburst near Dharali, close to Harsil in Uttarakhand. The region is currently cut off from both north and south due to multiple road breaches and a collapsed bridge.

According to a statement from the Indian Army, over 225 Army personnel, including infantry and engineering teams, are on the ground for search, rescue, and relief tasks. Combat engineers have reached Dharali to aid in clearing debris and restoring mobility.

As of 3 pm, 7 teams of the Indian Army are operating with Reeco Radar near Tekla while search and rescue dogs are deployed at Harsil; more are en route from Remount and Veterinary Centres.

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