Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Landslide in Chamoli
A devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday night caused flash floods and landslides, resulting in significant destruction, casualties, and an ongoing, large-scale rescue operation amid severe weather warnings.
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Confirmed Fatality
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Person Missing
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Agencies Responding
Event Timeline
Cloudburst Strikes
A powerful cloudburst occurs in Tharali tehsil, triggering a massive mudslide and flash floods that sweep through the area.
Widespread Destruction
Debris and floodwaters damage the Tharali market, tehsil complex, SDM's residence, homes, shops, and vehicles. Key roads are blocked.
Rescue Operations Begin
NDRF, SDRF, local police, and district administration are deployed. The Indian Army activates disaster response teams to reinforce efforts.
Official Response & Monitoring
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami begins actively monitoring the situation. Relief camps are established for displaced residents.
Impact on the Community
The flash floods and debris flow caused extensive damage across the Tharali region, affecting both public infrastructure and private property. The blockage of major roads has significantly hampered movement and complicated the delivery of aid to the affected areas.
Residences & Shops
Numerous homes and shops were buried under debris or severely damaged by floodwaters, displacing many families.
Vehicles & Transport
Multiple vehicles were swept away or buried. The blockage of Tharali-Gwaldam and Tharali-Sagwara roads has isolated communities.
Government Buildings
The local tehsil complex and even the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's (SDM) residence sustained significant damage.
Public Services
As a precaution, authorities ordered all schools and anganwadi centers in the affected tehsil to remain closed.
