Uttarakhand: A cloud burst in Uttarkashi’s Silai Band, along the Barkot-Yamunotri Marg, on Sunday (June 29, 2025) caused massive damage to an under-construction hotel site. Uttarakhand Police informed that 9 workers are still missing while 10 have been safely evacuated. 10-12 meter section of the highway has been washed away, added the officials. NDRF, and police are currently engaged in relief and rescue operations. Meanwhile, Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya said that a rescue and search operation has been launched following the incident.
“Heavy landslide in Silai Band on Yamunotri Highway due to excessive rainfall. 9 workers missing, 10 rescued and safely evacuated. 10-12 meter section of the highway washed away. NDRF, and police are engaged in relief and rescue operations,” stated Uttarakhand Police.
Heavy landslide in Silai Band on Yamunotri Highway due to excessive rainfall. 9 workers missing, 10 rescued and safely evacuated. 10-12 meter section of the highway washed away. NDRF, and police are engaged in relief and rescue operations: Uttarakhand Police pic.twitter.com/VpsnVx2Q8Z
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2025
On the tragic incident, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “It has been reported that some workers are missing. Teams, including SDRF, NDRF, and others, have reached the site and are engaged in intensive relief and rescue operations. I am in constant contact with the concerned authorities regarding this matter…”
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been sent to the construction site. The cloudburst triggered a flash flood due to intense downpour in the region. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has sounded an alert against torrential rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the state on Sunday and Monday.
#WATCH | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | 8-9 workers staying at an under-construction hotel site went missing after the construction site was damaged due to a cloud burst in Silai Band on Barkot-Yamunotri Marg. Yamunotri Marg has also been affected: Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya
Rescue… pic.twitter.com/k6FiyZCdCa
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2025
Meanwhile, continuous rainfall in the hill state has caused major disruptions, including the blockage of the National Highway near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani. Authorities in Rudraprayag also restricted movement on the Sonprayag–Munkatiya road due to landslides and falling debris earlier this week.
According to reports, intense rainfall led to major disruptions and blockage of routes in the hill state. Additionally, movement was halted on the Sonprayag–Munkatiya road following landslides at the beginning of this week.
7 days District-Level Weather Forecast For Uttarakhand
June 28, 2025: Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur at most places in Bageshwar, Nainital, Dehradun, and Champawat districts
June 29, 2025: Heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur at a few places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Champawat, Nainital, and U.S. Nagar districts of Uttarakhand. Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm is likely to occur at most places rest of the districts of Uttarakhand.
June 30, 2025: Heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely to occur at a few places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Champawat, Nainital, and U.S. Nagar districts of Uttarakhand. Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm is likely to occur at most places in all districts of Uttarakhand.
May 1, 2025: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm likely to occur at most places in all districts of Uttarakhand.
May 2, 2025: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm likely to occur at most places in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, and Chamoli districts and many places in the remaining districts of Uttarakhand.
May 3, 2025: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm likely to occur at most places in Chamoli district and many places in the remaining districts of Uttarakhand.
May 4, 2025: Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm likely to occur at most places in Nainital districts and many places in the remaining districts of Uttarakhand.
