&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Uttarkashi flash floods: Ancient Kalp Kedar temple buried again as rescue ops intensify in cloudburst-hit region")
The ancient Kalp Kedar temple in Uttarakhand's Harsil area was buried under heavy debris after a devastating flash flood hit the region on Tuesday (Aug 5), triggered by a cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built in the Kature style similar to Kedarnath, had itself been rediscovered in 1945 after remaining buried underground for years—possibly due to a previous natural disaster. Tuesday's flash flood reburied the site under layers of mud and rubble. Only the tip of the temple remains faintly visible, echoing its earlier rediscovery nearly 80 years ago. Locals recalled that the temple was located below ground level, and pilgrims had to descend a few feet to offer prayers at the sanctum, where water from the Kheer Ganga would often naturally trickle in.
Uttarkashi cloudburst
A cloudburst hit Uttarkashi district around 1:40 pm on Tuesday, triggering severe flash floods and mudslides in the Harsil region, particularly affecting Dharali village, a popular stop on the Gangotri pilgrimage route. At least 8-10 Indian Army personnel are reported missing from a camp in the lower Harsil area. Despite this, Army troops have joined rescue efforts alongside the ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities. Three ITBP teams have reached the spot, while four NDRF teams are en route.
The flash floods swept away homes, shops and hotels, with heavy damage reported across the area.
Rescue efforts ongoing
Troops from the Army's Ibex brigade were immediately mobilised following the disaster. Round-the-clock rescue operations are ongoing. Medical teams and food supplies have been deployed, and shelters set up, including at the Government Kirti Inter College. The Indian Air Force has placed helicopters—including Chinook, Mi-17 V5, Cheetah and ALH—on standby in Chandigarh for deployment as soon as weather conditions allow. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed authorities to carry out relief efforts on a war footing. As per reports, the Uttarakhand government has deployed three IAS and police officers to the district until further notice.
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