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Over 100 Missing After Deadly Floods Devastate Indian Village
6 Aug
Summary
- More than 100 people missing after flash floods in Uttarakhand
- At least 4 people killed in the disaster
- Rescue teams from army and disaster response forces on site
On August 6, 2025, a devastating flash flood struck the village of Dharali in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, leaving over 100 people missing and at least 4 dead. The disaster was triggered by a "cloudburst" - an intense downpour that delivered a large volume of rain in a short time, causing the Kheerganga river to swell.
Teams from the Indian Army and disaster response forces are currently operating in the area to rescue people trapped under debris. The Central Command of the Indian Army has reported that a "massive mudslide" hit Dharali, leading to the sudden flow of debris and water through the settlement.
Uttarakhand, a region with mountainous and often unstable terrain, is particularly vulnerable to monsoon-related flooding. Experts warn that the effects of climate change, including rising temperatures and glacier melting, will make such catastrophic flooding events more common in the future.
