A group of 28 tourists from Kerala have also gone missing after heavy landslides caused by cloudburst on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. This information has been given by the family members of Kerala -based tourists.

A relative of a couple in the tourist group said that out of these 28 people, 20 are from Kerala, who have settled in Maharashtra, while the remaining eight people live from different districts of Kerala. He told that the couple’s son had last talked to him a day before.

Passengers were on a visit to Gangotri from Uttarkashi

The relative said, ‘He told that he was going to Gangotri from Uttarkashi at around 8.30 am that day. There was a landslide on the same route. We are not able to contact him since he left. He said that the travel agency in Haridwar had organized a 10 -day Uttarakhand trip. The travel agency is also unable to give any information about the group.

He said, ‘The battery of his phone may have been over by then. There is currently no mobile network in that area.

5th body extracted from debris in Dharali

At least four 4 deaths have been confirmed in the disaster that occurred after a cloudburst on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) in Dharali, an ecological sensitive area of Uttarakhand, while the 5th body has also been taken out. Officials said that about half of the Dharali has been covered in mud, debris and flood waters due to landslides. This village is a major stop of the road leading to Gangotri, the origin of Ganga and there are many hotels and homestands here.

190 people were rescued and brought to a safe place: Chief Minister

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed about the devastation caused by a cloudburst in Dharali on Wednesday (August 6, 2025). The Chief Minister said, ‘The Indian Army has so far rescued 190 people to a safe place. Prime Minister Modi has also assured us of all possible help, all the works are being done under his guidance. Appropriate treatment is being provided to all the injured by bringing AIIMS Hospital. Right now the road is interrupted there, an attempt is being made to correct it. As soon as possible, the weather is not correct as soon as possible, but we are engaged in relief rescue work.

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The floods after a cloudburst in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand caused havoc in the entire region. The strong currents of the debris took away big houses and other buildings with them. A video of Dharali has surfaced where a person seems to be running ahead of the rapid flow of water to save his life. In another video, it is seen that the other person gets caught in the rubble and then tries to get out of there somehow by crawling. No one can reach there to help him.

A person is seen struggling with debris

It is seen in the video that the person somehow struggles with the debris. He is not able to stand in one place because there is only debris there. He seems to fall again and again. At the same time, another person who is running in front of the debris, there are stones and rocks, so he is getting fast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jhwapfkxqo

Disaster management teams including army engaged in rescue operations

In Uttarkashi district, 4 people died in landslides and cloudburst, while many others are feared disappeared. Police, fire, SDRF and other disaster management teams including Army are engaged in relief and rescue operations on the spot. Local people have been urged to maintain distance from the banks of the river, ensure safety of children and animals.

‘Heavy floods and debris entered the village’

According to the report of news agency IANS, on the incident of cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Lieutenant Colonel Manish Srivastava said, “A big cloud split near Dharali village near Harshil at around 1:45 pm on Tuesday. Rescue has been done. People who are missing continue.

PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have expressed grief over the cloudburst in Dharali village of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. He expressed condolences on the loss of public wealth in this disaster and expressed sympathy to the affected families.

On Tuesday, a cloudburst in the catchment area of Kheer Ganga river in Dharali village of Uttarkashi district caused huge destruction. So far, 4 people have been confirmed in this horrific disaster, while about 50 people are said to be missing. Due to cloudburst, there was a sudden landslide and sharp flash flood in the village, which shed many houses. In the video that surfaced on social media, it can be seen that a fierce stream from the mountains is flowing fast towards the village and people are screaming in panic.

PM Modi spoke to CM Dhami
PM Modi has spoken to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the accident of Dharali. He wrote on X- I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy at Dharali in Uttarkashi. I have taken information about the situation by talking to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji. Relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort under the supervision of the state government.

Home Minister Amit Shah ordered immediate action
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, considering this disaster as serious, spoke to CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on the phone. After this, Shah shared the information on ‘X’, saying that, “Talked to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand regarding the sudden flood in Dharali (Uttarkashi) and inquired about the incident. Three ITBP teams posted nearby have been sent to the spot and four NDRF teams have also been sent for quick relief work.

Police appealed to people to be vigilant
The Uttarkashi police has shared pictures of the destruction and appealed to the people to be vigilant. Police said, “In view of this incident, all people, especially children and animals, maintain a safe distance from the river.” Relief and rescue operations are going on fast. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also closely monitored the situation and have given instructions to provide help to the affected soon. According to the administration, teams of NDRF and State Disaster Response Force are posted on the spot.