Uttarkashi Cloudburst LIVE: Destruction & Rescue Unfold

Tragedy Strikes Uttarkashi: Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc

At least 4 dead, 50+ missing in Uttarkashi as a cloudburst triggers flash floods. Sukhi Top also hit hours later. Massive rescue ops underway.

Cloudburst in Harsil, Catchment of Kheer Ganga River

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NDRF, SDRF, ITBP on Ground Zero

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Helpline Numbers for Relief Efforts

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Sukhi Top Hit by Second Cloudburst

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Multiple Roads Washed Away, Travel Advisory Issued

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Leaders Express Grief Over the Tragedy

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Time to Respect Nature’s Limits

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