Another cloudburst hits Uttarkashi: Debris damages homes, rescue and relief operations underway

A cloudburst incident in the Yamuna Valley in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has resulted in damage to several houses and vehicles in the Naugaon region. Rescue and relief operations by the district administration were launched immediately. The severe weather conditions have resulted in flash floods and mudslides in the region. The officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far.

The latest incident comes a month after a massive cloudburst triggered a deadly flash flood and landslide in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, flattening resorts and houses. At least five were killed while more than 50 went missing following the disaster.

In a post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed concern and instructed authorities to take swift action to provide assistance to the affected people. “Upon receiving information about the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the Naugaon area of Uttarkashi district, I immediately spoke with the District Magistrate and issued instructions to operate relief and rescue operations at a war footing. Teams from the district administration, SDRF, and NDRF have already departed for the affected area,” Dhami said.

“I have also clearly instructed that affected people be immediately transported to safe places and that there be no delay whatsoever in providing every possible assistance,” the chief minister added. “I pray to God for the safe well-being of all.”

The Fire Service of Uttarakhand Police shared visuals from the Devalsari area of the Naugaon region as the authorities engaged in rescue operations. In a post on X, it wrote, “Following the information of a cloudburst in the Devalsari area of Naugaon region in Uttarkashi district and debris filling in Naugaon market, Fire Service is engaged in rescue operations at the spot.”

Videos shared on social media showed the extent of damage caused by the debris and mudslides following the cloudburst. According to reports, over debris and muddy waters buried half a dozen homes in low-lying areas.