There has been an incident of cloudburst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The cloud is cracked in Chamoli’s Tharali. In this incident, 2 people are reported to have been suppressed. It is one o’clock in the night. The SDRF team has left the spot for relief and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also expressed grief over this incident.

Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari said that there is a possibility of a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali tehsil last night. There has been a lot of debris due to cloudburst, causing many houses including SDM housing. SDM residence has also filled four feet debris.

ADM Vivek Prakash said that there has been a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali. A 20 -year -old girl and an elderly elderly are said to be missing due to debris. Both are feared to be buried in the rubble. They are being searched. Debris has come due to heavy rains in Tharali and surrounding areas.

Administration engaged in relief and rescue operations

Chamoli police said that life was affected by the overflow in Tharali area last night. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the police station Tharali police, showing promptness at night, alerted the local people and took them out of the houses to safe places.

#Watch Uttarakhand: due to a cloudburst in Thalali of Chamoli District, Debris has entred houses, the market, and the SDM’s Residence. District Magistrate and Relief Teams Have Left for the Spot. Two people are reported Missing: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod… pic.twitter.com/v2aesfekff

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On the other hand, Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that debris has entered houses, markets and SDM houses due to cloudburst in Tharali in Chamoli district. The District Magistrate and Relief Team have left for the scene. Two people are reported missing.

CM Dhami gave instructions for immediate help

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is also constantly monitoring the situation. He expressed grief over this incident and has instructed the disaster management team to help the affected people immediately.

CM Dhami wrote on X that ‘In the Tharali area of ​​Chamoli district, there was a sad information of cloudburst late night. District administration, SDRF, police are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot. In this regard, I am constantly in touch with the local administration and I am monitoring the situation myself in depth. I pray to God for everyone to be safe.

There has been an incident of cloudburst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. The cloud is cracked in Chamoli’s Tharali. In this incident, 2 people are reported to have been suppressed. It is one o’clock in the night. The SDRF team has left the spot for relief and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also expressed grief over this incident.

Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari said that there is a possibility of a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali tehsil last night. There has been a lot of debris due to cloudburst, causing many houses including SDM housing. SDM residence has also filled four feet debris.

ADM Vivek Prakash said that there has been a lot of damage due to cloudburst in Tharali. A 20 -year -old girl and an elderly elderly are said to be missing due to debris. Both are feared to be buried in the rubble. They are being searched. Debris has come due to heavy rains in Tharali and surrounding areas.

Administration engaged in relief and rescue operations

Chamoli police said that life was affected by the overflow in Tharali area last night. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the police station Tharali police, showing promptness at night, alerted the local people and took them out of the houses to safe places.

#Watch Uttarakhand: due to a cloudburst in Thalali of Chamoli District, Debris has entred houses, the market, and the SDM’s Residence. District Magistrate and Relief Teams Have Left for the Spot. Two people are reported Missing: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod… pic.twitter.com/v2aesfekff

– ANI (@ani) August 23, 2025

On the other hand, Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that debris has entered houses, markets and SDM houses due to cloudburst in Tharali in Chamoli district. The District Magistrate and Relief Team have left for the scene. Two people are reported missing.

CM Dhami gave instructions for immediate help

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is also constantly monitoring the situation. He expressed grief over this incident and has instructed the disaster management team to help the affected people immediately.

CM Dhami wrote on X that ‘In the Tharali area of ​​Chamoli district, there was a sad information of cloudburst late night. District administration, SDRF, police are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot. In this regard, I am constantly in touch with the local administration and I am monitoring the situation myself in depth. I pray to God for everyone to be safe.

Uttarakhand News: Uttarakhand weather has once again deteriorated. The torrential rains in the hilly areas since last night have disturbed life. Due to rain and landslides, Badrinath and Kedarnath highways have been closed at various places, causing the Chardham Yatra to come to a complete standstill. Thousands of pilgrims are stranded at various places, and the administration is engaged in relief work.

Sonprayag-Gaurikund motor connecting Kedarnath Dham is closed due to debris and boulder fall at many places. This route is completely closed due to continuous landslides near Munkatiya, due to which the journey of Kedarnath Dham could not be started today. Police and SDRF have stopped passengers at safe places and their movement is being ensured through alternative routes.

Badrinath highway blocked in Sirobgad

Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway is closed late at Sirobgad since late night. Due to heavy rains, debris and boulders came on the road from the hill, due to which the traffic has come to a complete standstill. According to the Chamoli police, the highway is blocked near Sirobgad, Bhanerpani, and Pipalkoti, and the road opening is going on. Thousands of passengers are trapped in Joshimath, Govindghat, and Pandukeshwar, who are facing a lot of trouble.

HighwayTeams gathered to open highway

Despite rain and landslides, teams of Border Roads Organization and National Highways Authority are engaged in removing debris. Chamoli and Rudraprayag police have appealed to passengers to be patient and avoid traveling in bad weather. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain for the next few days, due to which passengers have been advised to be vigilant.

Impact on Chardham Yatra

Chardham Yatra which started from the first week of May. Rain and landslides have had a serious effect on this. 24-25 thousand passengers were arriving daily in Kedarnath Yatra, but due to rain, this number has come down to 16 thousand. Heli services have also been closed due to monsoon. Passengers visiting Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib, and other tourist places are also trapped in landslide zones like Sirobgad, Pinola, and Patalganga.

(Report of Rohit Dimri)