Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Rescue teams in India are still searching for dozens of missing people after a powerful flood struck the Himalayan town of Dharali on August 5. Officials now fear the death toll could exceed 70. So far, four deaths have been confirmed, and 68 people remain missing - including 44 Indian nationals, 22 Nepalis, and 9 soldiers.

The disaster occurred when a massive wall of icy water and debris swept through the tourist town in Uttarakhand state. Shocking video footage from survivors showed multi-storey buildings collapsing as the floodwaters surged through the area. Rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy rain, landslides, and damaged roads, which also delayed communication and verification of missing persons.

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