Deadly Flash Floods Strike Northern India, Rescue Efforts Intensify

LUCKNOW, India – Deadly flash floods have swept through northern India, claiming at least four lives and leaving an unknown number of people trapped under debris. The disaster, which unfolded yesterday, saw raging floodwaters inundate homes, destroy roads, and wash away businesses, particularly in the Himalayan mountain village of Dharali in Uttarakhand state’s Uttarkashi district.

Rescue operations are now in full swing, with the Indian army, police, and other agencies working “on a war footing” to locate the missing and provide relief. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed that all possible measures are being taken to save lives. The National Disaster Management Authority has requested federal assistance, including helicopters, to aid access to the remote, affected areas.

Authorities have not yet released figures for those trapped or missing. India’s weather agency has warned of more heavy rains in the coming days, prompting officials to close schools in several districts, including Dehradun and Haridwar. The region, prone to sudden, intense cloudbursts during monsoon season, faces ongoing risks as rescue efforts continue.

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