A cloudburst has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi in Kishtwar district triggering flash floods in the area. Over 20 people are feared dead in the cloudburst, according to preliminary reports. The incident happened en route Machail Mata Yatra.&nbsp;Army, NDRF and SDRF officials have been rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations. "Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families &amp; prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF &amp; SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue &amp; relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected," wrote Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on X.&nbsp;Union Minister Jitendra Singh has spoken to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and is keeping an eye on the operations.&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said All possible resources are being mobilised to manage the rescue operations.&nbsp;“I just spoke to the Union Home Minister @AmitShah Sb to brief him about the developing situation in Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim &amp; accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilised from within &amp; beyond J&amp;K to manage the rescue operations. I’m not going to be speaking to channels or news agencies. The government will share information as &amp; when possible,” wrote Omar on X.&nbsp;Rain has played havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir since the start of monsoon in late June. Flash floods and cloudburst have become a common occurrence leading to large scale destruction, including loss of lives.&nbsp;(This is a developing story)

At least 10 persons are feared dead in the cloudburst, according to preliminary reports.

A cloudburst has been reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi in Kishtwar district triggering flash floods in the area. Over 20 people are feared dead in the cloudburst, according to preliminary reports. The incident happened en route Machail Mata Yatra. Army, NDRF and SDRF officials have been rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations. "Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families & prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue & relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected," wrote Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on X. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has spoken to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and is keeping an eye on the operations. Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said All possible resources are being mobilised to manage the rescue operations. “I just spoke to the Union Home Minister @AmitShah Sb to brief him about the developing situation in Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim & accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilised from within & beyond J&K to manage the rescue operations. I’m not going to be speaking to channels or news agencies. The government will share information as & when possible,” wrote Omar on X. Rain has played havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir since the start of monsoon in late June. Flash floods and cloudburst have become a common occurrence leading to large scale destruction, including loss of lives. (This is a developing story)

&nbsp;At least 10 persons are feared dead in the cloudburst, according to preliminary reports.

Cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar triggers flash floods, over 20 feared dead

Cloudbursts are destructive because of the sheer volume of rain that falls in a short time, particularly on densely populated areas with no escape routes. Here is what you should know about these devastating weather phenomenon

Cloudbursts are destructive because of the sheer volume of rain that falls in a short time, particularly on densely populated areas with no escape routes. Here is what you should know about these devastating weather phenomenon

What is a cloudburst and why are they more frequent and devastating than ever? The climate change connection you should know

A cloudburst always triggers flash floods that can kill people, sweep away several houses, and damage infrastructure. Recently, a cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. Let's find out the top 7 such incidents in this area.

A cloudburst always triggers flash floods that can kill people, sweep away several houses, and damage infrastructure. Recently, a cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. Let's find out the top 7 such incidents in this area.

From Uttarkashi to Kedarnath: These are 7 worst cloudburst disasters in Uttarakhand’s history

Indian Air Force has joined the operation to rescue pilgrims stranded along a rain-ravaged trek route to the Himalayan Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand. 9,099 pilgrims have been rescued so far. Watch in for more details!

Himachal Cloudburst: Indian Air Force joins operation to rescue Kedarnath pilgrims

Himachal Cloudburst: 800 pilgrims remain stranded in Kedarnath, IAF joins rescue operation

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday (Aug 2) morning started the rescue operation in Kedarnath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand after a cloudburst left pilgrims stranded on the landslide-ravaged trek. IAF's Chinook and MI17 helicopters were pressed into service to evacuate more than 500 pilgrims.

India: 14 dead in Uttarakhand cloudburst, Indian Air Force begins rescue operations

Cloudburst near a hydroelectric power project at Samej Khad in Shimla's Rampur. As many as 36 people have been missing. The SDRF team is at the spot in Shimla for the search & rescue operation.

India: Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath, triggers landslide; path temporarily closed for safety

Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded.

According to the officials, a house in Haridwar’s Bhauri Dera Shantarshah village collapsed on Wednesday, killing Aas Mohammadand, Nagma, and injuring nine others.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wayanad-landslides-toll-rises-to-256-over-200-still-missing-746091">Wayanad landslide: Toll rises to 256; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka leave for Wayanad</a>

A hotel in Nautad Tok, Bhilangana block of Tehri, Uttarakhand, was washed away after a cloudburst. Two people lost their lives in the incident. District Disaster Management Officer Brijesh Bhatt reported that hotel owner Bhanu Prasad, his wife Neelam Devi, and their son Vipin went missing when the hotel was swept away. The bodies of Bhanu and Neelam were found approximately 100 meters from the location, but Vipin is still unaccounted for.

As a precautionary measure, authorities evacuated markets and hotels in the impacted districts.

The NDRF post on X account about the current situation, saying, "Due to cloudburst in Kedarnath, parts of the footpath near Bhimbali were washed away. 15 NDRF began evacuating stranded pilgrims on the route between Sonprayag and Bhimbali, ensuring their safety by swiftly creating alternative paths amidst challenging conditions."

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The Mandakini River, which passes through Kedarnath and Sonprayag, has overflowed due to heavy rains, resulting in flood-like conditions.

Chaos broke out among pilgrims when the river's water reached the Sonprayag parking lot.

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Due to the flood-like conditions, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag has paused the pilgrimage. SDRF teams have been sent to help people along the Mandakini River and keep them safe. Authorities have advised residents in Gaurikund to stay alert.

In another incident in Chamoli, a house collapsed at Belchori and a woman and a child were missing. An SDRF team has left for the spot.

“Due to heavy rains in Kedarnath, around 20 to 25 meters of footpath near Bhimbali have been washed out, and large boulders have fallen onto the path. Rescue teams have been deployed to the site,” Banshidhar Tiwari, Director General (Information), said in a statement.

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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the disaster management secretary regarding the heavy rain and gathered&nbsp;information about the current situation&nbsp;and relief and rescue operations.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in Uttarakhand.

Notably,&nbsp;Uttarakhand has reported over 30 deaths in rain-related disasters since June 15.

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Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded.

Amid heavy rain in Uttarakhand on Wednesday (July 31), four people, including two children, were killed and several others were injured. Nearly 200 pilgrims on the Kedarnath Yatra route were also stranded. According to the officials, a house in Haridwar’s Bhauri Dera Shantarshah village collapsed on Wednesday, killing Aas Mohammadand, Nagma, and injuring nine others. Also read | Wayanad landslide: Toll rises to 256; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka leave for Wayanad A hotel in Nautad Tok, Bhilangana block of Tehri, Uttarakhand, was washed away after a cloudburst. Two people lost their lives in the incident. District Disaster Management Officer Brijesh Bhatt reported that hotel owner Bhanu Prasad, his wife Neelam Devi, and their son Vipin went missing when the hotel was swept away. The bodies of Bhanu and Neelam were found approximately 100 meters from the location, but Vipin is still unaccounted for. As a precautionary measure, authorities evacuated markets and hotels in the impacted districts. The NDRF post on X account about the current situation, saying, "Due to cloudburst in Kedarnath, parts of the footpath near Bhimbali were washed away. 15 NDRF began evacuating stranded pilgrims on the route between Sonprayag and Bhimbali, ensuring their safety by swiftly creating alternative paths amidst challenging conditions." Due to cloudburst in Kedarnath, parts of the footpath near Bhimbali were washed away. 15 NDRF began evacuating stranded pilgrims on the route between Sonprayag and Bhimbali, ensuring their safety by swiftly creating alternative paths amidst challenging conditions.@NDRFHQ @ukcmo pic.twitter.com/R7O1XeEJkt — 15BN NDRF GADARPUR , UDHAM SINGH NAGAR🇮🇳 (@15bnNdrf) August 1, 2024 × The Mandakini River, which passes through Kedarnath and Sonprayag, has overflowed due to heavy rains, resulting in flood-like conditions. Chaos broke out among pilgrims when the river's water reached the Sonprayag parking lot. Watch: Kerala's raging Athirappilly Waterfall turns demonic amid heavy monsoon rains Due to the flood-like conditions, the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag has paused the pilgrimage. SDRF teams have been sent to help people along the Mandakini River and keep them safe. Authorities have advised residents in Gaurikund to stay alert. In another incident in Chamoli, a house collapsed at Belchori and a woman and a child were missing. An SDRF team has left for the spot. “Due to heavy rains in Kedarnath, around 20 to 25 meters of footpath near Bhimbali have been washed out, and large boulders have fallen onto the path. Rescue teams have been deployed to the site,” Banshidhar Tiwari, Director General (Information), said in a statement. Watch: India: IMD issues 'red alert' for Delhi-NCR after heavy rains × Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the disaster management secretary regarding the heavy rain and gathered information about the current situation and relief and rescue operations. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts in Uttarakhand. Notably, Uttarakhand has reported over 30 deaths in rain-related disasters since June 15. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route

Cloudburst triggers landslide in Kedarnath, sharp rise in Mandakini's water leve

A flash flood alert has been issued in the northern and eastern districts of India's Sikkim state. The floods have reportedly occurred due to a sudden cloud burst over Lho-nak Lake in the state's Mangan district.

Sikkim flash floods: At least 14 killed, 26 missing in sudden cloud burst

Twenty-three Army personnel are missing in India's Sikkim after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in Teesta river.

India: Cloudburst in Sikkim triggers flash floods, 23 soldiers missing

The cloudburst occurred over Lhonak Lake in Sikkim. Cloudburst caused a sudden rise in the water level of river Teesta. The incident triggered flash floods in Sikkim. As many as 23 Army personnel have been reported missing.

Flash floods in Sikkim after cloudburts, atleast 23 Armymen missing

IIT Mandi Director Laxmidhar Behera has stirred a controversy after he asked students to take a pledge not to eat meat while claiming that landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh are happening because of cruelty on animals.

"Himachal Pradesh will have a significant downfall...if we do. Not stop butchering animals. You are butchering animals there... the innocent animals. It has a symbiotic relationship with the degradation of the environment as well... which you cannot see right now but is there..."

"It is having landslides, cloudbursts and many other things again and again, these are all effects of cruelty on animals...people eat meat," Behra said while addressing the students, a video of which is doing the rounds on social media.

"To become good human beings, what you have to do? No to meat eating," he further said and then went on to ask the students to vow not to eat meat.

There was no response from Mr Behera on the controversy. His comments attracted criticism from netizens.

"The collapse is complete. These superstitious fools will destroy whatever little was built in 70 years," Sandeep Manudhane, an entrepreneur and IIT Delhi alumni, said on X.

Gautam Menon, a professor of biophysics, said, "In the current dispensation, having views like those of the director of IIT Mandi featured here is a feature, not a bug. It's simply sad." This is not the first time Behera has stir a row with his controversial comments. Last year, he hit the headlines for claiming that he was involved in an act of exorcism to rid his friend's apartment and family of "evil spirits" by chanting "holy mantras". 
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IIT Mandi Director Laxmidhar Behera has stirred a controversy after he asked students to take a pledge not to eat meat while claiming that landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh are happening because of cruelty on animals. "Himachal Pradesh will have a significant downfall...if we do. Not stop butchering animals. You are butchering animals there... the innocent animals. It has a symbiotic relationship with the degradation of the environment as well... which you cannot see right now but is there..." "It is having landslides, cloudbursts and many other things again and again, these are all effects of cruelty on animals...people eat meat," Behra said while addressing the students, a video of which is doing the rounds on social media. "To become good human beings, what you have to do? No to meat eating," he further said and then went on to ask the students to vow not to eat meat. There was no response from Mr Behera on the controversy. His comments attracted criticism from netizens. "The collapse is complete. These superstitious fools will destroy whatever little was built in 70 years," Sandeep Manudhane, an entrepreneur and IIT Delhi alumni, said on X. Gautam Menon, a professor of biophysics, said, "In the current dispensation, having views like those of the director of IIT Mandi featured here is a feature, not a bug. It's simply sad." This is not the first time Behera has stir a row with his controversial comments. Last year, he hit the headlines for claiming that he was involved in an act of exorcism to rid his friend's apartment and family of "evil spirits" by chanting "holy mantras". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cloudbursts, landslides in Himachal happening because people eat meat: IIT Mandi Director

At least 16 people were killed after a cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Pilgrimage has been suspended temporarily while rescue operations are underway.

Amarnath cloudburst in India: Pilgrimage suspended temporarily

At least 16 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

At least 16 dead in Amarnath cloudburst in India; Landslides after rains hampers rescue operations

At least 15 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

At least 15 dead in Amarnath cloudburst in India; PM Modi assures all possible assistance

Amarnath cloudburst in India: At least 15 dead, search and rescue operations underway

Amarnath cloudburst in India: Rescue operations underway; PM Modi takes stock of the situation

At least 10 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

India: Cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath

Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave. Around 25 tents and 2 langars were washed away in the flash floods. The NDRF confirmed recovering ten dead bodies from the site. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that eight people have died and some are missing in the area.&nbsp;

"Cloud burst at Holy Cave Update: Six more deaths reported (Total of eight deaths so far). Injured people are airlifted for treatment. "The rescue operation is still going on," said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

The LG of Jammu and Kashmir has expressed anguish over the incident and sent condolences to the families.

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"Deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of cloudburst at Shri Amarnath holy cave, in which precious lives have been lost. I send my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. A rescue operation by NDRF, SDRF, BSF, Army, JKP &amp; Shrine board admin is in progress. " LG Manoj Sinha tweeted.

The rescue operation is being carried out as many people are still missing. Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also expressed shock over the incident.

"I am saddened and shocked to know about the tragic cloudburst accident near the Amarnath cave. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives," said Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet.&nbsp;

Teams of police, NDRF, and SDRF, besides security forces, have been pressed into service.

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Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave.

Thirteen people have died and many others have been injured in a cloud burst in the higher reaches near the Amarnath Cave. At around 5:30 pm, a cloudburst happened, triggering flash floods in the camp near the cave. Around 25 tents and 2 langars were washed away in the flash floods. The NDRF confirmed recovering ten dead bodies from the site. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that eight people have died and some are missing in the area. "Cloud burst at Holy Cave Update: Six more deaths reported (Total of eight deaths so far). Injured people are airlifted for treatment. "The rescue operation is still going on," said Jammu and Kashmir Police. The LG of Jammu and Kashmir has expressed anguish over the incident and sent condolences to the families. #WATCH | J&K: Visuals from lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operation underway by NDRF, SDRF & other associated agencies. Further details awaited: Joint Police Control Room, Pahalgam (Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/AEBgkWgsNp — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022 × "Deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of cloudburst at Shri Amarnath holy cave, in which precious lives have been lost. I send my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. A rescue operation by NDRF, SDRF, BSF, Army, JKP & Shrine board admin is in progress. " LG Manoj Sinha tweeted. The rescue operation is being carried out as many people are still missing. Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also expressed shock over the incident. "I am saddened and shocked to know about the tragic cloudburst accident near the Amarnath cave. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives," said Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet. Teams of police, NDRF, and SDRF, besides security forces, have been pressed into service. #WATCH | J&K: Massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave. Rescue operation is underway at the site pic.twitter.com/w97pPU0c6k — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area: Thirteen killed, rescue operation launched

Himachal Pradesh's&nbsp;Dharamshala was hit with flash floods&nbsp;triggered by heavy rains as&nbsp;authorities moved to close the airport on Monday.

Areas along Mecleodganj were badly affected as reports indicated buildings were badly damaged due to flash floods.

Cars and bikes were swept away as reports said hotels were inundated and a school building at Bhagsunag&nbsp;damaged.

Two buildings were reportedly swept away at Manjhi Khad near Dharamshala&nbsp;and a bridge was damaged on the Mandi-Pathankot highway as traffic was stopped.

People took to social media to show video clips of the damage.

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Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur of the northern Indian state&nbsp;has asked people not to go to river banks with several districts hit by floods. People have been shifted to safe areas due to flood conditions.

Locals have also been asked not to go to sensitive places prone to landslides. Deputy Commissioner Dr Nipun Jindal said he had ordered tourists visiting Dharamshala&nbsp;to postpone their tour in view of the situation with several roads damaged due to heavy rains.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur assuring him of help from the central government.&nbsp;

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is forecast on July 13 and from July 14 to 16.

Meanwhile, authorities said 50 people were killed in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lightning-kills-68-across-rajasthan-uttar-pradesh-and-madhya-pradesh-397629">lightning</a> strikes across the country with 42 killed in various districts in Uttar Pradesh.

Amer Fort in Rajasthan was hit with lighting with at least eleven people killed and several injured, according to police.

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Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala was hit with flash floods triggered by heavy rains as authorities moved to close the airport on Monday. Areas along Mecleodganj were badly affected as reports indicated buildings were badly damaged due to flash floods.

Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala was hit with flash floods triggered by heavy rains as authorities moved to close the airport on Monday. Areas along Mecleodganj were badly affected as reports indicated buildings were badly damaged due to flash floods. Cars and bikes were swept away as reports said hotels were inundated and a school building at Bhagsunag damaged. Two buildings were reportedly swept away at Manjhi Khad near Dharamshala and a bridge was damaged on the Mandi-Pathankot highway as traffic was stopped. People took to social media to show video clips of the damage. Cloudburst reported in Bhagsu, Dharamshala, Himachal Damage to parked vehicles and some hotels pic.twitter.com/OmKNF866od — Shalinder Wangu (@Wangu_News18) July 12, 2021 × Rains wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, cloudburst in #Dharamshala Praying for everyone's safety 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/oRLkEIpF6R — Dr. Prashant Korat (@DrPrashantkorat) July 12, 2021 × Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur of the northern Indian state has asked people not to go to river banks with several districts hit by floods. People have been shifted to safe areas due to flood conditions. Locals have also been asked not to go to sensitive places prone to landslides. Deputy Commissioner Dr Nipun Jindal said he had ordered tourists visiting Dharamshala to postpone their tour in view of the situation with several roads damaged due to heavy rains. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur assuring him of help from the central government. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is forecast on July 13 and from July 14 to 16. Meanwhile, authorities said 50 people were killed in lightning strikes across the country with 42 killed in various districts in Uttar Pradesh. Amer Fort in Rajasthan was hit with lighting with at least eleven people killed and several injured, according to police. (With inputs from Agencies)

Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala; cars, buildings swept away

A cloudburst in Dharamshala has triggered a flash flood, washing away vehicles and causing damage to properties in Himachal Pradesh. Some of the hotels in the area have also reported heavy damage.

India: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Himachal’s Dharamshala

The death toll due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/step-in-for-relief-work-in-flood-rain-hit-areas-jp-nadda-urges-bjp-workers-243943">cloudburst in Arakot village of Uttarkashi</a>&nbsp;in Uttarakhand rose to 17 as personnel of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched an operation to rescue people stranded in the affected area on Monday morning.

"Seventeen people have died in the cloudburst in Mori tehsil," Secretary (Incharge) Disaster Management, SA Murugesan, told ANI.

For relief and rescue operations in the affected areas of Mori Tehsil of the district, the state government has pressed two helicopters into action that reached the village with communication equipment and ropes in the morning.

Makuri, Tikochi, Arakot are the most affected villages in the Mori area.

Relief teams were facing problems to reach the area due to damaged roads, an official said.

Three medical teams have also reached Arokot from Naugaon and Purola areas to deal with medical emergencies.

The SDRF has rescued an injured from Sanel and admitted him to a hospital in Arakot.

&nbsp;As many as 170 people have been shifted to the forest rest house.

The administration is also distributing relief material in the area and has started working to restore a bridge and wireless tower to resume communication in the region, an official said.

One team of SDRF personnel has been kept ready at Sahastradhara on standby mode.

On Sunday, police had recovered bodies of six people including a Nepali national in the border area of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarkashi.

Bad weather conditions on Sunday hampered the rescue operation in the region.

A cloudburst had hit Mori Tehsil in Uttarkashi district on Sunday, prompting the state government to dispatch teams of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue and evacuation operations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall over the next three days in Uttarkashi.

All schools in Tehri, including government and private, will remain shut on Monday.&nbsp;

The death toll due to cloudburst in Arakot village of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand rose to 17 as personnel of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched an operation to rescue people stranded in the affected area on Monday morning.

The death toll due to cloudburst in Arakot village of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand rose to 17 as personnel of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched an operation to rescue people stranded in the affected area on Monday morning. "Seventeen people have died in the cloudburst in Mori tehsil," Secretary (Incharge) Disaster Management, SA Murugesan, told ANI. For relief and rescue operations in the affected areas of Mori Tehsil of the district, the state government has pressed two helicopters into action that reached the village with communication equipment and ropes in the morning. Makuri, Tikochi, Arakot are the most affected villages in the Mori area. Relief teams were facing problems to reach the area due to damaged roads, an official said. Three medical teams have also reached Arokot from Naugaon and Purola areas to deal with medical emergencies. The SDRF has rescued an injured from Sanel and admitted him to a hospital in Arakot. As many as 170 people have been shifted to the forest rest house. The administration is also distributing relief material in the area and has started working to restore a bridge and wireless tower to resume communication in the region, an official said. One team of SDRF personnel has been kept ready at Sahastradhara on standby mode. On Sunday, police had recovered bodies of six people including a Nepali national in the border area of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarkashi. Bad weather conditions on Sunday hampered the rescue operation in the region. A cloudburst had hit Mori Tehsil in Uttarkashi district on Sunday, prompting the state government to dispatch teams of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue and evacuation operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall over the next three days in Uttarkashi. All schools in Tehri, including government and private, will remain shut on Monday.

Death toll reaches 17 in Uttarakhand cloudburst, SDRF launches rescue operation

Rescue operations were underway in India&#39;s northern&nbsp;Uttarakhand&nbsp;state today as many people were feared trapped under debris after heavy rainfall caused havoc.
According to reports, Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts were inundated after the cloudburst, causing severe problems to the people.

Large tracts of agriculture fields have been destroyed in Suva village of the Dharchula area and three bridges linking the village have been washed away.

The Chief Minister of&nbsp;Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, said that official teams had been dispatched to carry out search and rescue operations to find those missing.

Rawat also told reporters there were reports of further bad weather from other regions in India.

&quot;We have reports of disaster from Chamoli district too. There is heavy rainfall in Bageshwar, Uttarkashi and some other areas as well,&quot; said Rawat.

Rawat announced a compensation of 200,000 Indian rupees (about $2,968) would be given to the relatives of the deceased.

Over 54 millimetres of rain was recorded here in the last 24-hours. The Thal-Munsyari road has been cut-off and dozens of vehicles remained stranded on both sides.

The Yamunotri highway, near Kharadi, has also been damaged leading to traffic being halted.

Entry of heavy vehicles was halted on the Kedarnath highway after a landslide at Gangolgaon.

All major rivers in the hilly tracts have swollen. 
 
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain at isolated places especially in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts of Uttarakhand.

The weather department has also issued a warning alert of heavy to very heavy rain at few places in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Champawat, Almora, Pauri, Haridwar, Dehradun and Tehri districts during the next 72 hours starting from today.

Keeping in view of the alert, all District Administrations have been asked to take precautionary measures.

Director of the state Meteorological&nbsp;Department Vikram Singh has said that a low pressure line between the Bay of Bengal and Punjab is triggering the rains, and the western disturbance is also moving and it will approach Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir in the next two to three days. 
 
(With inputs from Agencies and Zee News)

Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts were inundated after the cloudburst as rains destroy bridges and agricultural fields

Rescue operations were underway in India's northern Uttarakhand state today as many people were feared trapped under debris after heavy rainfall caused havoc. According to reports, Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts were inundated after the cloudburst, causing severe problems to the people. Large tracts of agriculture fields have been destroyed in Suva village of the Dharchula area and three bridges linking the village have been washed away. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, said that official teams had been dispatched to carry out search and rescue operations to find those missing. Rawat also told reporters there were reports of further bad weather from other regions in India. "We have reports of disaster from Chamoli district too. There is heavy rainfall in Bageshwar, Uttarkashi and some other areas as well," said Rawat. Rawat announced a compensation of 200,000 Indian rupees (about $2,968) would be given to the relatives of the deceased. Over 54 millimetres of rain was recorded here in the last 24-hours. The Thal-Munsyari road has been cut-off and dozens of vehicles remained stranded on both sides. The Yamunotri highway, near Kharadi, has also been damaged leading to traffic being halted. Entry of heavy vehicles was halted on the Kedarnath highway after a landslide at Gangolgaon. All major rivers in the hilly tracts have swollen. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain at isolated places especially in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts of Uttarakhand. The weather department has also issued a warning alert of heavy to very heavy rain at few places in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Champawat, Almora, Pauri, Haridwar, Dehradun and Tehri districts during the next 72 hours starting from today. Keeping in view of the alert, all District Administrations have been asked to take precautionary measures. Director of the state Meteorological Department Vikram Singh has said that a low pressure line between the Bay of Bengal and Punjab is triggering the rains, and the western disturbance is also moving and it will approach Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir in the next two to three days. (With inputs from Agencies and Zee News)

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