A severe cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Dehradun early Tuesday morning, resulting in widespread destruction as continuous rains lashed the area. The heavy rain triggered by a cloudburst has flooded several houses, roads, cars, and shops in multiple areas of the city, particularly along the banks of the swollen Tamsa River.&nbsp;Following the cloudburst, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal, warning of extremely heavy rainfall until 9 AM today. The IMD also predicted heavy rainfall of over 15 mm per hour, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds of speeds up to 87 km/h. In addition, severe weather conditions are likely to persist through the day, raising concerns of more damage and disruption.&nbsp;In response to the destruction, the Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, "Some shops have been damaged due to heavy rains in Sahastradhara, Dehradun, late last night. District administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and am personally monitoring the situation".<h3>Tamsa River overflowing&nbsp;</h3>Several visuals of the Dehradun cloudburst have surfaced on social media showing the Tamsa River overflowing and triggering heavy flooding in the region. Among the worst-hit sites is the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, a revered shrine now submerged under water.&nbsp;Over the situation, temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said the river’s flow began swelling around 5 a.m., eventually inundating the entire temple complex. Speaking to news agency ANI, Joshi requested people to stay away from rivers amid the situation. Meanwhile, he also confirmed to the news agency of no casualties and the sanctum sanctorum of the temple was also safe. However, the surrounding areas have suffered substantial loss.&nbsp;“This kind of situation had not taken place in a very long time... Losses have been incurred at various places... People should avoid going near rivers at this time... The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe... No human loss has been reported as of now,” he said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the district administration has announced a holiday for all schools in Dehradun, urging residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel due to the risk of flooding and landslides.<h3>PM Modi and HM Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Dhami</h3>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Shah spoke with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone to assess the situation caused by heavy rain in Uttarakhand. Both leaders assured full support to the state and stated that the central government stands firmly with the state in this time of crisis.&nbsp;The IMD has forecast continued rainfall in Dehradun, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, while other districts may witness light to moderate showers until September 20. The weather office also warned of more rain accompanied by localised thunderstorms and gusty winds between September 17 and 20.<h3>Floods hit Dehradun’s Sahastradhara, two missing</h3>Torrential rain also triggered flooding in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area, damaging roads and prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to launch rescue operations. Over 100 people, including students of Devbhoomi Institute, were evacuated, while two individuals remain missing after the deluge.

The IMD predicted heavy rainfall of over 15 mm per hour, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of speeds up to 87 km/h. In addition, severe weather conditions are likely to persist throughout the day, raising concerns of more damage and disruption.

A severe cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Dehradun early Tuesday morning, resulting in widespread destruction as continuous rains lashed the area. The heavy rain triggered by a cloudburst has flooded several houses, roads, cars, and shops in multiple areas of the city, particularly along the banks of the swollen Tamsa River. Following the cloudburst, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Dehradun and Tehri Garhwal, warning of extremely heavy rainfall until 9 AM today. The IMD also predicted heavy rainfall of over 15 mm per hour, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds of speeds up to 87 km/h. In addition, severe weather conditions are likely to persist through the day, raising concerns of more damage and disruption. In response to the destruction, the Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, "Some shops have been damaged due to heavy rains in Sahastradhara, Dehradun, late last night. District administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and am personally monitoring the situation". Tamsa River overflowing Several visuals of the Dehradun cloudburst have surfaced on social media showing the Tamsa River overflowing and triggering heavy flooding in the region. Among the worst-hit sites is the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, a revered shrine now submerged under water. Over the situation, temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said the river’s flow began swelling around 5 a.m., eventually inundating the entire temple complex. Speaking to news agency ANI, Joshi requested people to stay away from rivers amid the situation. Meanwhile, he also confirmed to the news agency of no casualties and the sanctum sanctorum of the temple was also safe. However, the surrounding areas have suffered substantial loss. “This kind of situation had not taken place in a very long time... Losses have been incurred at various places... People should avoid going near rivers at this time... The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe... No human loss has been reported as of now,” he said. Meanwhile, the district administration has announced a holiday for all schools in Dehradun, urging residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel due to the risk of flooding and landslides. PM Modi and HM Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Dhami Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Shah spoke with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone to assess the situation caused by heavy rain in Uttarakhand. Both leaders assured full support to the state and stated that the central government stands firmly with the state in this time of crisis. The IMD has forecast continued rainfall in Dehradun, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, while other districts may witness light to moderate showers until September 20. The weather office also warned of more rain accompanied by localised thunderstorms and gusty winds between September 17 and 20. Floods hit Dehradun’s Sahastradhara, two missing Torrential rain also triggered flooding in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area, damaging roads and prompting the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to launch rescue operations. Over 100 people, including students of Devbhoomi Institute, were evacuated, while two individuals remain missing after the deluge.

Dehradun floods: The IMD predicted heavy rainfall of over 15 mm per hour, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of speeds up to 87 km/h. In addition, severe weather conditions are likely to persist throughout the day, raising concerns of more damage and disruption.

Dehradun floods: Cloudburst triggers flash floods, houses and roads destroyed; IMD warns of more heavy rain

Rain has played havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh 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. The recent example is the Dharali Village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district where cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river buried part of the village, once a tourist hot spot, under 15 to 20 metres of debris and left scores missing.&nbsp;Alert of Very Heavy Rain&nbsp;As the state is recovering from the tragedy, there is forecast of heavy to very rain in several districts of Uttarakhand on Thursday (Aug 14). Some areas could observe intense spells of rain, according to the Uttarakhand state forecast.&nbsp;"Heavy to very heavy rain/ Thunderstorm accompanied lightning / Intense to Very intense spell of rain likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Uttarakhand," read the forecast bulletin for Aug 14.&nbsp;The weather phenomenon is expected to remain the same - heavy rain with isolated intense spells - for the next &nbsp;three days i.e &nbsp;Aug 15, 16 and 17.&nbsp;The forecast bulletin for Aug 15 reads, "Heavy to very heavy rain (ISOL) Heavy rain/ Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning / intense to very intense spell of rain likely to occur at isolated places."&nbsp;While for August 16 and 17 the forecast cautions of Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. There are chances of intense spells too but at a few &nbsp;places.&nbsp;Uttarakhand receives monsoon rainfall from June to September, with moderate to heavy rainfall. While the state receives an average of 1700 mm of rainfall annually.&nbsp;Himachal rain&nbsp;In Himachal Pradesh the districts of Mandi, Kullu and Chamba have been the worst hit this monsoon season as most casualties and infrastructure damage have been reported from these areas. Mandi has received 574.7 mm of rainfall in the month of July, which is the highest in the state so far this monsoon. &nbsp;

There is forecast of heavy to very rain in several districts of Uttarakhand. Some areas could observe intense spells of rain.

Rain has played havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh 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. The recent example is the Dharali Village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district where cloudburst in the Kheer Ganga river buried part of the village, once a tourist hot spot, under 15 to 20 metres of debris and left scores missing. Alert of Very Heavy Rain As the state is recovering from the tragedy, there is forecast of heavy to very rain in several districts of Uttarakhand on Thursday (Aug 14). Some areas could observe intense spells of rain, according to the Uttarakhand state forecast. "Heavy to very heavy rain/ Thunderstorm accompanied lightning / Intense to Very intense spell of rain likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of Uttarakhand," read the forecast bulletin for Aug 14. The weather phenomenon is expected to remain the same - heavy rain with isolated intense spells - for the next three days i.e Aug 15, 16 and 17. The forecast bulletin for Aug 15 reads, "Heavy to very heavy rain (ISOL) Heavy rain/ Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning / intense to very intense spell of rain likely to occur at isolated places." While for August 16 and 17 the forecast cautions of Heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. There are chances of intense spells too but at a few places. Uttarakhand receives monsoon rainfall from June to September, with moderate to heavy rainfall. While the state receives an average of 1700 mm of rainfall annually. Himachal rain In Himachal Pradesh the districts of Mandi, Kullu and Chamba have been the worst hit this monsoon season as most casualties and infrastructure damage have been reported from these areas. Mandi has received 574.7 mm of rainfall in the month of July, which is the highest in the state so far this monsoon.

There is forecast of heavy to very rain in several districts of Uttarakhand. Some areas could observe intense spells of rain.

Uttarakhand Weather:  Heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast in many districts, including Uttarkashi for next 3 days

At least four people were killed, and around a hundred others are missing after flash floods triggered by a massive cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi on Tuesday swept through a village. Horrifying visuals from Dharali village in Uttarkashi show a massive stream of water and silt gushing down a hill towards homes after the cloudburst in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, causing huge destruction. The force of the rushing mudslide was so immense that even three- and four-storey houses fell like a pack of cards, while others got buried under the fast-flowing mudslide of slush, rubble, and water.&nbsp;<h2>‘4 deaths, 100 missing’: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth said around 100 people are missing, of which some are Army soldiers involved in the search and rescue operations.“It is a serious situation. PM Modi ji and Amit Shah ji are closely monitoring it. This is a natural calamity. We have received information about four deaths and around 100 people missing. We pray for their safety,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Nine soldiers are also reportedly missing after an army camp in Uttarakhand’s Harshil, just 4 km from the Dharali village, was hit by flash floods.However, the Army team continued to operate with unwavering determination in the mudslide relief operations, and additional columns were moved and pressed into rescue operations.&nbsp;<h2>40 to 50 buildings damaged in flash flood: Uttarakhand Principal Secretary</h2>&nbsp;Uttarakhand Principal Secretary R K Sudhanshu said 40 to 50 buildings were damaged in the flash flood.&nbsp;Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri and has many hotels, restaurants, and homestays. The cloudburst occurred in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga River, leading to devastating floods, locals said.Cloudbursts are devastating natural disasters, as they cause an enormous amount of rainfall in a limited area within an extremely short span of time.The army mobilized 150 personnel to the disaster site within 10 minutes, and the rescue teams began evacuating trapped villagers. The rain continued throughout till evening, hampering rescue efforts.&nbsp;In one of the videos, residents are heard screaming in panic, and a man is seen stumbling as he tries to come out of the sludge.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to CM Dhami&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to review the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to the CM.Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Indo Tibetan Border Patrol (ITBP) were deployed for rescue operations.The Uttarkashi Police posted pictures of the destruction and urged people to stay at a safe distance from rivers.Uttarakhand has been receiving heavy rain in this monsoon, and major rivers, including the Ganga in Haridwar, are in spate.&nbsp;<h2>IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand</h2>&nbsp;The weather department said heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the next three days as a western disturbance is impacting the Himalayan region.Shortly after a massive cloudburst hit the high-altitude village of Dharali, another cloudburst was seen at the Sukhi Top in Uttarkashi.

Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri and has many hotels, restaurants, and homestays. The cloudburst occurred in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga River, leading to devastating floods, locals said.

At least four people were killed, and around a hundred others are missing after flash floods triggered by a massive cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi on Tuesday swept through a village. Horrifying visuals from Dharali village in Uttarkashi show a massive stream of water and silt gushing down a hill towards homes after the cloudburst in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river, causing huge destruction. The force of the rushing mudslide was so immense that even three- and four-storey houses fell like a pack of cards, while others got buried under the fast-flowing mudslide of slush, rubble, and water. ‘4 deaths, 100 missing’: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth said around 100 people are missing, of which some are Army soldiers involved in the search and rescue operations. “It is a serious situation. PM Modi ji and Amit Shah ji are closely monitoring it. This is a natural calamity. We have received information about four deaths and around 100 people missing. We pray for their safety,” he said.

Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri and has many hotels, restaurants, and homestays. The cloudburst occurred in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga River, leading to devastating floods, locals said.

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