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Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district was hit by a cloudburst on Tuesday which led to massive flash floods sweeping individuals, houses, hotels, and even villages in the area, especially Dharali. As of now four people are reported dead, but the number of casualties could likely go up. The pictures and videos that have surfaced of the tragedy are gut wrenching. While Kheer Ganga river can be seen overflowing, the accumulated debris has blocked the road to Gangotri. Videos from the area shows people shouting and running as the water kept getting closer. Although over 140 have been rescued by the Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF, many are still reported to be missing, and so the rescue operations are on. Due to flash floods, most of the power and phone lines are down in the area. Here are some shocking photos that have emerged:
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An eyewitness, Subhash Chandra Semwal, stated, ‘’We panicked and blew whistles, shouting for people to run.’’ He, along with his family, ran away after hearing the sound of stones and water. (Photo source: PTI)
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Semwal recalled how floodwaters overtook people who were trying to run away from Dharali’s hotels. “Many ran out, but they were swept,’’ he said with tears in his eyes. (Photo source: PTI)
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In one of the videos, a victim is heard crying, ‘’Everything is over,’’ as buildings collapse. (Photo source: PTI)
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Around 60-70 people are trapped in the Dharali flash floods. As per the latest updates, four deaths have been reported till now. The village was severely damaged, and floodwaters roared through homes and markets. (Photo source: PTI)
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SDRF teams are using drones, cameras, and cutters in the rescue drive. Roads continue to be blocked, and electricity, along with mobile networks, is affected. (Photo source: PTI)
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More than 140 people have been saved till now by the Army and NDRF teams. Harshil Army camp, which is just 4 km away from the incident site and provided help within 10 minutes. (Photo source: PTI)
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In another devastating incident, a second cloudburst occurred in Sukhi Top near Harshil. No casualties have been reported so far, but surveillance is currently going on. (Photo source: PTI)
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami heading the meeting related to rescue operations. Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters have been kept on standby for airlifting the supplies once the weather gets clearer. (Photo source: PTI)
