A cloudburst incident reportedly took place on Tuesday in Uttarakhand’s Dharali. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya informed in a post that a major cloudburst occurred in Dharali, near Harsil.
On the Uttarkashi cloudburst incident, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “I have been informed about a cloudburst incident in Dharali of Uttarkashi… We are working to rescue the people. Officials from the District administration, the Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF are trying to rescue people and save them.”
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— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
According to Uttarkashi Administration, another cloudburst has occurred in Sukhi Top near Dharali.
Uttarakhand | Another cloudburst has occurred in Sukhi Top near Dharali: Uttarkashi Administration
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
Indian Army’s Central command said in a post, ” A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement. Troops of Ibex Brigade were immediately mobilised and have reached the affected site to assess the situation and undertake rescue operations. Extent of damage is being ascertained and updates will follow as relief operations unfold: : Central Command, Indian Army.”
Uttarakhand | "A massive mudslide struck Dharali village in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, triggering a sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement. Troops of Ibex Brigade were immediately mobilised and have reached the affected site to assess the situation and… pic.twitter.com/FaSManM7Vz
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
PM Modi wrote on X, ” I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people.”
उत्तरकाशी के धराली में हुई इस त्रासदी से प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही सभी पीड़ितों की कुशलता की कामना करता हूं। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर धामी जी से बात कर मैंने हालात की जानकारी ली है। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में राहत और बचाव की टीमें हरसंभव…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2025
According to the Uttarkashi administration, another cloudburst has occurred in Sukhi Top near Dharali. The area was already reeling under the rampage caused by the first cloudburst, and the second one has further added to the devastation the region has witnessed.
Videos and snippets from the area have showcased how the vicinity was affected by the cloudburst, with excessive sludge and debris covering the roads and surrounding areas.
Uttarakhand | Another cloudburst has occurred in Sukhi Top near Dharali: Uttarkashi Administration
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2025
Cloudbursts are often accompanied by hail and thunder, which might lead to flood-like situations. For hilltops, such immediate rainfall can cause landslides and soil erosion on mountain peaks. Uttarakhand police have reported that due to the abrupt rise in water levels in Harsil, SDRF, the army, and other units reached the spot for damage control. Beyond that, the police have issued a warning for residents against going near the brimming water bodies.
