A cloudburst triggered flooding that killed at least four in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday

Massive flash floods triggered by a cloudburst have destroyed a village and claimed at least four lives in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, the local authorities said on Tuesday.

Flood water came gushing down the Himalayan slopes and washed away buildings in the village of Dharali, located 8,600 feet above sea level. Several people are still missing, according to the latest reports.

The Indian Army, State Disaster Response Force, and National Disaster Response Force have deployed relief teams to the affected areas.

To enhance relief efforts, additional army personnel have been dispatched, equipped with tracker dogs, drones, logistical support, and earthmoving equipment.

Arrangements are also being made with the Indian Air Force to utilize helicopters for delivering essential supplies, medicine, and evacuating stranded residents who have been relocated to higher ground as water levels continue to rise due to persistent rainfall.

During rescue operations, nine soldiers went missing, an army official told India Today. 

A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand’s #Uttarkashi district on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) with several houses being damaged or swept away in the raging waters.

Source: RT - Daily news