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.