India, Aug. 23 -- At least one person is feared to have died after a cloudburst hit the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on Friday.

The Tharali market, Kotdeep, and the Tharali tehsil complex were hit hard as large amounts of debris swept through homes, the SDM residence, and other buildings, reported India Today.

Several vehicles that were parked in the complex were buried under debris.

The streets across the town looked like temporary ponds after heavy water flow and debris hit the region.

Rescue and relief operation is currently ongoing.

State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said district administration and other officials have rushed to the spot to carry out relief works.

He wrote on X: "Sad news of cloudburst was received lat...