Uttarakhand News, Aug. 5 -- Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Tuesday, 5 August informed that a major cloud burst has occurred in Dharali near Harsil.

On August 5, 2025, a devastating cloud burst struck the village of Dharali in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, causing massive destruction. This sudden and intense rainfall led to a flash flood in the Khir Ganga River, which swept away several homes, shops, and vehicles in the area.

The torrent turned the once-bustling Dharali market into rubble, with local authorities fearing casualties and significant damage to infrastructure.

Rescue teams from the State and National Disaster Response Forces were quickly deployed but faced challenges due to blocked roads and disrupted connectivit...