Officials said that there was a cloudburst in Dharali market area of Uttarkashi on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) in which many are feared missing. A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel has been immediately sent to the spot.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Kumar Dhami said, “The news of heavy losses due to cloudburst in Dharali [Uttarkashi] area is extremely sad and painful. SDRF, NDRF, district administration and other related teams are engaged on war footing for relief and rescue operations.”

Mr. Dhami further said “I am constantly in touch with senior officials in this regard and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to God for everyone’s safety.”

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes in.