Major Cloudburst In Uttarkashi’s Dharali, Army And NDRF Begin Rescue Work News24 –
A cloudburst incident reportedly took place on Tuesday in Uttarakhand’s Dharali. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya informed in a post that a major cloudburst occurred in Dharali, near Harsil.
On the Uttarkashi cloudburst incident, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “I have been informed about a cloudburst incident in Dharali of Uttarkashi… We are working to rescue the people. Officials from the District administration, the Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF are trying to rescue people and save them.”
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Cloudbursts are often accompanied by hail and thunder, which might lead to flood-like situations. For hilltops, such immediate rainfall can cause landslides and soil erosion on mountain peaks. Uttarakhand police have reported that due to the abrupt rise in water levels in Harsil, SDRF, the army, and other units reached the spot for damage control. Beyond that, the police have issued a warning for residents against going near the brimming water bodies.
Indian Army’s Central command said in a post, ” A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement. Troops of Ibex Brigade were immediately mobilised and have reached the affected site to assess the situation and undertake rescue operations. Extent of damage is being ascertained and updates will follow as relief operations unfold: : Central Command, Indian Army.”