New Delhi, Aug 5 || A devastating cloudburst struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday afternoon, triggering flash floods and landslides that caused widespread destruction in the region.
Following the calamity, the Indian Army mounted a prompt and large-scale rescue operation to assist the affected civilians.
The landslide occurred around 1:45 PM near Dharali village, just 4 km from the Indian Army camp at Harshil. Within ten minutes of the incident, the Army mobilised 150 personnel to the disaster site.
Rescue teams immediately began evacuating trapped villagers and providing critical assistance on the ground. So far, between 15 and 20 individuals have been rescued and evacuated safely.
The injured were promptly transported to the Army’s medical facility in Harshil for urgent treatment.
Army officials confirmed that search and rescue efforts are still underway, with all available resources being deployed to locate and assist any remaining stranded civilians.