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The Army has deployed a large number jawans for rescue and relief operations who are working with other relief agencies and in collaboration with the local administration to help the affected people.
Army intensifies rescue operations in Dharali
Dehradun: The Army has stepped up Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations following the massive disaster caused by cloudburst in Dharali near. The cloudburst followed by flash floods has caused massive devastation in the region, with the whole village under the debris and several people going missing, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The Army has deployed a large number jawans for rescue and relief operations who are working with other relief agencies and in collaboration with the local administration to help the affected people.
Earlier Incident
So far, 5 people have been confirmed dead in the massive disaster caused by cloudburst and landslide on 5 August 2025 in the Dharali area of the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, while a group of 28 Kerala tourists are missing. This information has been given by the families of the missing tourists, who are very worried at this time.
Information about missing tourists
20 people in the missing group are natives of Kerala who now live in Maharashtra, while 8 others are from various districts of Kerala. These tourists had set out on a 10-day Uttarakhand trip through a Haridwar-based travel agency and were going from Uttarkashi to Gangotri.
Horrific devastation in Dharali
Due to cloudburst and landslide, almost half of Dharali village is buried under mud, debris, and floodwater. This area is a major stop on the Gangotri Yatra route, where there are many hotels and homestays, which are now badly affected. So far 190 people have been rescued and taken to safe places.
Relief and rescue work
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that teams of the Indian Army and NDRF are engaged in rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also assured all possible help. Relief work is facing difficulties due to road blockage, but efforts are being made to fix it as soon as the weather improves. The injured are being taken to AIIMS hospital for treatment.
Matter of concern
This disaster has once again highlighted the seriousness of accidents that occur during the rainy season in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. The government needs to strengthen better weather forecasting and emergency arrangements for the safety of tourists.
This incident in Dharali is a major human tragedy where many people are still expected to survive. Army and NDRF teams are engaged in rescue work with full force, but the work is being hampered due to rain and bad weather. The families of the tourists are currently relying on God and are hoping that their loved ones will be found safe soon.
