Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Many roads have been closed due to heavy rains and debris. The Tharali-Gwaldam road has been closed near Mingadera, and the Tharali-Sagwara road has also been closed, stopping traffic. Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari said that teams are working in the affected areas. Efforts are on to take full stock of the damage and ensure the safety of local residents.
Cloudburst Hits Chamoli: A cloudburst occurred in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday night, causing massive destruction in many areas. Many people are feared missing after this incident. The debris flow has caused heavy damage to local markets, roads, and residential areas. Debris has entered Tharali Bazaar and Kotdeep area of the tehsil, destroying many houses and crushing vehicles. A girl is reported to be trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in Sagwad village. Apart from this, shops in Chepdon Bazaar have also suffered a lot of damage due to the debris flow.
Many roads have also been closed due to heavy rains and debris. The Tharali-Gwaldam road has been closed near Mingagadera, and the Tharali-Sagwara road has also been closed, stopping movement. In view of the situation, a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has been sent from Gauchar for rescue and relief operations. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari has confirmed the situation and said that teams are actively working in the affected areas. Efforts are on to take full stock of the damage and ensure the safety of local residents.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami alerted the officials
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on social media platform 'X' on Saturday that he is in constant touch with the local administration. He wrote, 'Sad news of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district late last night. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. He further said that he is personally monitoring the situation and praying for the safety of everyone.
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