Sudden Floods Hit Indian Himalayas: 4 Dead, 100 Missing
Published atAug 06, 2025 03:17 pm
On the 5th, heavy rains struck the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India, causing landslides and flash floods that destroyed a village, resulting in at least 4 deaths and around 100 people missing, including 11 soldiers.
Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences to the victims and those missing.
He said: "We are making every effort to provide assistance."
In a statement, the Indian military noted that a massive landslide struck Dharali, a tourist destination in Uttarakhand.
The military stated that 150 troops were sent to Dharali to assist in rescuing around 20 survivors from the mudslide.
The military said that rescue operations are ongoing, with all available resources deployed to locate and evacuate those still trapped. Many houses were submerged.Many houses were submerged.
According to videos released by local media, muddy floodwaters swept through residential buildings in Dharali. Some people ran, only to be engulfed by the black torrents mixed with debris, with entire buildings being destroyed.
New Delhi Television (NDTV) also reported that a flash flood broke out in the catchment area of the Kheer Ganga River, with surging waters heading towards Dharali village, sweeping away many houses along the way in a horrifying scene.
In post-disaster photos released by the military, a slowly flowing river of mud can be seen. Most of the city was flooded, with mud reaching even the roofs of houses in some places.
Rescue Teams on High Alert
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami stated that the flood was caused by sudden, intense rainfall.
He said that rescue teams are on "high alert," and called the event extremely sad and worrying.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a rainstorm warning for Uttarakhand, noting that rainfall in remote areas has reached 21 centimeters. Water levels in all major rivers in Uttarakhand are currently above danger marks.
During India's monsoon season from June to September, deadly floods and landslides are a common occurrence.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also pointed out last year that increasingly severe floods and droughts are a "warning signal" faced by humanity in the era of climate change, with climate change making the planet's severe weather even more unpredictable.
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