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Uttarkashi Cloudburst: 130 Rescued, 60 Missing In Uttarakhand Floods
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- | UPDATED: 6 Aug, 11:50 am IST
Uttarkashi Cloudburst
A fierce cloudburst hit Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, triggering flash floods that swept away homes, killed four people, and left over 60 missing. The deluge demolished around 50 structures, including homes and shops, with Dharali and Sukhi Top bearing the brunt of the destruction.
Key Updates:
- Over 130 people have been rescued in joint operations by the Army, NDRF, ITBP, State Police, and SDRF.
- IMD has warned of heavy rain in Uttarakhand’s hilly areas.
- PM Modi expressed condolences and spoke to CM Dhami for updates.
- HM Amit Shah assured full Central support; UP CM Yogi also extended help.
- CM Dhami is supervising rescue and relief operations.
- Officials are working to reinstate essential services, including power and water, in the flood-hit areas.
- IAF helicopters are on standby for relief, awaiting better weather.
- Eleven security personnel are feared missing; rescue teams continue efforts.
- MP Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah called it worse than the 2013 disaster.
- Senior IPS officers are leading and coordinating ground operations.

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