Uttarakhand Flash Floods: Army Launches Relief Efforts in Rain-Hit Chamoli

Quick Summary

• incident: Heavy rains and flash floods struck Tharali town in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, during the night of August 22-23, 2025. Two people are reported missing.
• Impact: Several homes were washed away; a flood-like situation exists in Tunri Gadhera near the Pindar river. Roads and highways were blocked due to debris.
• Rescue Operations:

– Around 50 Army personnel deployed from rudraprayag for relief efforts.- Medical teams mobilized from Joshimath; Search & rescue (SAR) dogs and surveillance drones employed.
– The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is struggling due to road closures caused by debris.

• Government Response:

– Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami coordinated relief efforts and urged cooperation between public representatives, local authorities, and rescue teams.
– Schools shut across three growth blocks as per government directives following IMD warnings of intense rainfall.

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