U’khand Horror: Rescue ops in Dharali and Harshil continue for 7th day; Over 1300 evacuated so far

The cloudburst tragedy in Dharali and Harshil occurred on 5 August. So far more than 1300 people have been evacuated but over 100 are still reoirted missing.

Dehradun: The rescue operations in landslide and flash flood hit Harshil and Dharali in continuing for the 7th day today. However continuous rain in the area is disrupting the same, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

The tragedy of cloudburst in Dharali and Harshil occured on 5 August. So far more than 1300 people have been evacuated but over 100 are reported missing.

Earlier Incident

In spite of the continuous rains the area, the Army in coordination with other rescue agencies has built or repaired a number of bridges near Limchigad damaged by the floods.

Communication Restore

At the same time the army has been successful in restoring mobile and internet connectivity in Harsil. The communication was destroyed by flash floods. The Amry signal core carried out the repair work amid continuing rescue operations in Dharali.

Choppers Evacuate People

Choppers are being actively used to evacuate people stranded in Dharali and Harsil, two of the worst-affected areas.

Helicopters are operating from the Matli helipad, airlifting victims from the disaster-hit zones and transporting them to safety. Authorities at the helipad have made special arrangements to ensure the rescued individuals are safely sent to their onward destinations.

As of Friday afternoon, 566 people had been evacuated from the affected regions. However, around 300 individuals still remain stranded, and efforts are underway to bring them to safety.

5 Dead And 50 Missing

The tragic toll continues to rise, with at least five deaths confirmed and 50 people still missing. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is spearheading the rescue efforts with advanced technology, including thermal imaging cameras and victim-locating devices to search through debris and difficult terrain.

Dog squads have also been deployed to assist personnel in tracing trapped or missing individuals, enhancing the search efficiency in the affected zones.

Mobile Network Connectivity Resolve

In a small relief, mobile network connectivity has been restored in the Harsil valley, allowing communication between rescue teams and affected families. However, the situation remains critical as landslides have disrupted the Char Dham Yatra, leaving pilgrims and tourists stranded in various locations.

Rescue teams continue to battle time, weather, and tough terrain to save lives and provide relief to those caught in the devastation. Authorities have urged people to avoid traveling to disaster-prone areas until conditions stabilize.