FOUR DEAD, HUNDREDS MISSING: UTTERAKHAND’S UTTARKASHI SUFFERS CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODS FROMCLOUDBURSTS
SHORT SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT On 5 August 2025, a severe cloudburst struck the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga River near Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, triggering sudden and devastating flash floods. At least four people have lost their lives, while around 100 others remain missing. Dozens of houses, hotels, and shops were…