Cloudburst In Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves 7 Missing, Washes Away 6 Houses
At least seven people have been reported missing after a cloudburst triggered by torrential rains struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
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Ongoing rainfall and challenging terrain are significantly hindering rescue operations in Nanda Nagar, Chamoli.
Chamoli:
Following a devastating cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, seven individuals are currently unaccounted for amid widespread destruction.
The powerful deluge occurred late Wednesday, causing massive debris flows in Nanda Nagar that completely destroyed six structures.
Rescue personnel from the SDRF, NDRF, and Public Works Department have been mobilized, utilizing JCB machinery and specialized equipment to clear debris and facilitate relief operations.
Emergency teams have successfully rescued two individuals alive from the wreckage, while search efforts continue under extremely challenging conditions.
Officials confirmed that medical support, including three ambulances with healthcare personnel, has been dispatched to the affected area.
The persistent rainfall combined with treacherous terrain continues to create significant obstacles for rescue teams.
Meteorological authorities have issued alerts warning of additional heavy precipitation expected throughout Chamoli in the coming days.
Community members report that numerous residents may still be trapped within collapsed structures following the cloudburst event.
Government agencies have deployed search teams to locate missing persons, while concerns about potential additional landslides remain high.
This disaster occurs just four days after another catastrophic cloudburst in Dehradun's Sahastradhara claimed at least 13 lives, destroyed roadways, damaged residential and commercial properties, and collapsed two major bridges.
That earlier incident severed multiple transportation links connecting the state capital to neighboring areas.
During the same period, Dehradun's Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple sustained extensive damage when the Tamsa River, swollen by torrential rainfall and the Sahastradhara cloudburst, flooded the sacred site.
Several feet of sediment and debris infiltrated the temple grounds, submerging the Shivling and creating significant structural damage to the walls.
In response to these escalating disasters, state authorities have declared a red alert across multiple districts including Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Ptihoragarh and Chamoli, warning residents about potential extreme rainfall, landslides, structural collapses, and increased casualties through September 20.
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