Two Persons Missing, Homes Swept Away In Cloudburst In Chamoli, Rescue Operation Underway

A cloudburst struck the Tharali tehsil of Chamoli district, resulting in the disappearance of at least two persons, officials said on Saturday.

As per the report, a woman has been trapped under the debris of her house, while a man has gone missing after the incident.

The cloudburst brought debris sweeping into several homes, including the residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.

Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said there has been significant property damage due to the cloudburst, ANI reported.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, ” I pray to God for everyone’s safety.

In a post in Hindi on X, he said, “Late last night, a tragic report of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration and am personally closely monitoring the situation.”

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert from August 22 to August 23, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state.

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