Dharali Flash Floods: 43 Missing, 1,308 Rescued, Says Uttarakhand Govt.

Uttarkashi flash floods: 43 still missing in Dharali, says official; heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

Nearly a week after flash floods struck Dharali on 5 August, officials have confirmed that 43 people, including nine Army personnel, are still missing, as heavy rain threaten to worsen rescue challenges in Uttarkashi.

Dharali flash floods: 43 missing, 1,308 rescued, says Uttarakhand govt.

Commissioner of Garhwal region Vinay Shankar Pandey says those missing include nine Army personnel, eight locals from Dharali and five from nearby areas, one person from Tehri district, 13 from Bihar and six from Uttar Pradesh

Construction of Bailey Bridge at Limchigad completed: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Construction Of Bailey Bridge At Uttarkashi's Limchigad Completed

The Indian Army, in coordination with the civil administration, has completed the construction of a Bailey bridge in Limchigad, restoring connectivity after the original bridge was washed away in the August 5 cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali.

PNB, BoB contribute Rs 1 cr each to Uttarakhand Disaster Management Fund

New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) have made a contribution of Rs 1 crore each to Uttarakhand towards relief efforts in the disaster-affected areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district. The decision reflects PNB's deep-rooted bond with the people of Uttarakhand and comes as a heartfelt response to the torrential rains and climatic upheaval that struck the state on August 5, 2025, PNB s…

DRP 110825: Non-Implementation of NDMA’s 2020 GLOF Guidelines Worsened Dharali Disaster

(Feature Image: Mud, debris following flashfloods at Dharali) The following Indian Express report highlights some key aspects of the Oct 2020 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority related to disasters caused by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Unfortunately, as is clear from the recent Dharali disaster most key aspects of the guidelines remain unimplemented… Continue reading DRP 110825: Non-Implementation of NDMA’s 2020 …