Two massive cloudbursts in Chamoli and Rudraprayag trigger deadly flash floods and landslides, leaving destruction in its wake. Several people are feared missing as rescue operations intensify in the disaster-hit region.

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<p>At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3). According to the news agency ANI, the landslide occurred after torrential rain near the Gaurikund post bridge in the north Indian state. Three shops have been damaged.</p>

<p>ANI reported that teams of the district administration, disaster management, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were present on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The operation is going on to find the missing people," SP Rudraprayag, Dr Visakha told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dalip Singh Rajwar, a disaster management official said, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been located..."</p>

<h2><strong>CM Dhami takes stock of situation</strong></h2>

<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami&nbsp;reached the State Disaster Operation Center located at the Secretariat to take stock of the situation in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag due to rains.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami said, "Last night, we received the information that 13 people are missing so, we are conducting the search operations and providing necessary help. We are also trying to contact the relatives of those who are missing."</p>

<p>"We are doing rescue operations with the help of teams and NDRF and SDRF are also deployed there. We are also trying to relocate people who are residing in the low-lying areas," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3).

At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3). According to the news agency ANI, the landslide occurred after torrential rain near the Gaurikund post bridge in the north Indian state. Three shops have been damaged. ANI reported that teams of the district administration, disaster management, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were present on the spot. Disaster Management Officer, Dalip Singh Rajwar says, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been… pic.twitter.com/QSUuPHDfcE — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 4, 2023 × "The operation is going on to find the missing people," SP Rudraprayag, Dr Visakha told ANI. Dalip Singh Rajwar, a disaster management official said, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been located..." CM Dhami takes stock of situation Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the State Disaster Operation Center located at the Secretariat to take stock of the situation in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag due to rains. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami said, "Last night, we received the information that 13 people are missing so, we are conducting the search operations and providing necessary help. We are also trying to contact the relatives of those who are missing." "We are doing rescue operations with the help of teams and NDRF and SDRF are also deployed there. We are also trying to relocate people who are residing in the low-lying areas," he added. 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.

India: Landslide hits Kedarnath route in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag, 13 people missing

<p>Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand&#39;s Rudraprayag earlier today.</p>

<p>The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh,&nbsp;the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property.</p>

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<p>Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale

Earthquake tremors were in felt in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag earlier today. The earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Chamoli, the second largest district in Uttarakhand. According to the MeT office Director, Vikram Singh, the earthquake had a depth of 33 km which eliminates any possibility of damage to life and property. Earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag area; Epicentre of the earthquake was in Chamoli — ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2017 × Tremors were felt for around 12 seconds in various parts of the state along with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale had hit Uttarakhand earlier this month with an epicentre in Rudraprayag. (With inputs from agencies)

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