Second cloudburst struck Sukhi Top near Dharali in Uttarkashi

August 5, 2025

Uttarkashi: Uttarakhand’s Sukhi Top area experienced another cloudburst on Tuesday, hours after the Dharali area also experienced huge losses due to a previous cloudburst.

Further information on the second cloudburst is awaited.

Meanwhile, in Uttarkashi’s Dharali, on the directions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, both the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to the affected area. Three ITBP teams have already been dispatched, while four NDRF teams are en route and expected to join the rescue operations shortly.

“Spoke with the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand regarding the flash flood incident in Dharali (Uttarkashi), Uttarakhand, and took stock of the situation. Three nearby teams of the ITBP have been sent to the location, and four teams of the NDRF have also been dispatched to the site. They will reach soon and begin the rescue operations,” Shah said in a post on X.

धराली (उत्तरकाशी) के प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में जिला प्रशासन, भारतीय सेना, NDRF एवं SDRF की टीमें राहत और बचाव कार्यों में जुटी हुई हैं। प्राथमिकता के आधार पर लोगों को सुरक्षित स्थानों पर पहुंचाया जा रहा है और स्थिति पर लगातार निगरानी रखी जा रही है। प्रशासन पूरी तरह सतर्क है और… pic.twitter.com/EV2ykxQ0bA

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) August 5, 2025

The Home Ministry is closely monitoring the developments, and efforts are underway to ensure timely rescue and relief for those affected by the natural calamity.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences to the affected people in Dharali.

“I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people,” PM Modi posted on X in Hindi.

उत्तरकाशी के धराली में हुई इस त्रासदी से प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही सभी पीड़ितों की कुशलता की कामना करता हूं। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर धामी जी से बात कर मैंने हालात की जानकारी ली है। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में राहत और बचाव की टीमें हरसंभव…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2025

Earlier today, Indian Army personnel engaged in rescue operations after a landslide occurred near Dharali village, approximately 4 km from the Indian Army Camp at Harshil. Approximately 15-20 people have been evacuated and injured are receiving medical treatment at Army medical facility in Harshil.

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