Cloudburst causes huge damage in Dharali, Uttarakhand, 10 dead, over 40 missing

A terrible natural disaster struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand on Monday night. A massive cloudburst that occurred around midnight caused flooding in the village. So far, 10 people have died in this disaster and more than 40 people are missing. Rescue operations have been launched immediately, and the administration and NDRF teams have rushed to the spot.
What happened?
Heavy rain and cloudburst occurred in Dharali area around 10 pm on Monday night. This led to flooding of local streams and rivers, destroying many houses, roads and bridges. Many families in the village were hit by the disaster during the night. Many people were swept away by the huge flow of water and mudslides, while others were trapped under the debris.
Rescue operation and role of administration
Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have immediately reached the spot and started rescue operations. The local administration has made arrangements for temporary shelter and food supply to the disaster victims. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the spot and took stock of the situation and assured all possible help to the victims.
Condition of the victims
Many families have lost their homes, properties and close relatives due to this disaster. Rescue teams are working day and night to search for the missing people. Local residents said that they did not have time to recover due to the sudden flood. Many have lost everything and are now waiting for urgent help from the administration.
Meteorological Department warning
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the Himalayan region including Uttarakhand for the next few days. Due to this, the administration has appealed to the locals to be alert and migrate to safer places. Tourists have also been advised to avoid travelling to the area for the time being.
Next steps
The administration has announced financial assistance and rehabilitation plans for the victims. It has also sought help from the central government to repair the infrastructure damaged by the cloudburst. This disaster is a major setback for Uttarakhand, and long-term efforts are needed to recover from it.
The local administration, NGOs and citizens are working together to overcome this crisis. However, the search for and rehabilitation of the missing people remain major challenges.