Uttarakhand cloudburst: Havoc in Tharali, houses damaged, people missing
A destructive cloudburst hit the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, causing extensive damage throughout Tharali tehsil and leaving several persons presumed missing. Panic and widespread evacuations resulted from the debris that surged into residences, marketplaces, and government buildings. Officials said the tehsil complex and Tharali market area were among the worst hit, with many residential buildings, including the official residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), stores, and cars buried beneath debris and mud.
Fears of casualties increased when it was claimed that a girl was trapped beneath debris in Sagwara hamlet. Despite difficult weather, rescue crews from the NDRF and SDRF arrived at the scene at night and are still working. Flooding and a strong debris flow have obstruc...
