Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): More than 1,000 people, including pilgrims from across the country, have been rescued following flash floods and mudslides in Uttarkashi district, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed on Saturday. Addressing the media, CM Dhami said, “All devotees and tourists stranded in the affected areas have been evacuated. Those injured have been shifted to hospitals for treatment. Connectivity in Harsil, which was completely cut off, was restored yesterday. By this evening, a Bailey bridge will be installed near Lachi Gad, enabling road reconstruction towards Harsil.” The Chief Minister also announced extended support for families impacted by the…

Uttarkashi (Rajeev Sharma): Torrential rainfall triggered devastating flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali town on Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and over 60 feared missing. The disaster, which followed a suspected cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga river, has caused widespread destruction in the remote Himalayan region. The sudden surge of water caught residents and visitors off guard. Within minutes, powerful currents swept through the hill town—located around 8,600 feet above sea level—destroying homes, hotels, and market areas. Shocking visuals captured by locals show walls of water and debris tearing through the village as people screamed out warnings and rushed…