The relief and rescue operations in disaster-hit Dharali (Uttarkashi) are being carried out at war footing by both central and state agencies. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami braved challenging
weather conditions to visit the affected region and met with the victims. He directed officials to ensure no effort is spared in the ongoing relief and rescue efforts.
VIDEO | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) meets and interacts with locals in Dharali, and takes stock of the area hit by a cloudburst that triggered a flash flood yesterday.#cloudburst
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2025
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VIDEO | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) meets and interacts with locals in Dharali, the area hit by a cloudburst that triggered a flash flood yesterday.
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/n2YBkvI05y— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 6, 2025
Prime Minister Takes Update
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone on Wednesday morning to get an update on the natural disaster in the Dharali region and the ongoing relief operations. CM Dhami informed the Prime Minister that the state government is actively engaged in relief and rescue work. He added that continuous heavy rainfall is posing challenges in some areas, but all concerned agencies are working in coordination to provide prompt assistance to the affected. Prime Minister Modi assured full support from the central government.
Swift Response by Indian Army in #Dharali Landslide Rescue
— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) August 5, 2025
⚠️Following a landslide near Dharali village in #Uttarkashi district of # Uttrakhand on 05 Aug, the #IndianArmy swiftly mobilised over 150 personnel from Harshil Camp, reaching the site within 10 minutes.
Rescue… pic.twitter.com/tX2UnOPCKs
Location: Dharali, Uttarkashi. Uttarakhand
— Saurabh Sharma (@saurabhsherry) August 5, 2025
Incident: Cloudburst pic.twitter.com/Vz2mZ04Cud
CM Reaches Dharali
CM Dhami departed for the affected area on Wednesday morning. He met with the affected families, assuring them of all possible assistance, and reviewed the progress of relief operations. He also interacted with personnel engaged in rescue work on-site and directed officials to ensure timely distribution of relief materials. The Chief Minister stated that two helicopters have been deployed to deliver essential food and relief supplies to the Dharali region. Restoring normalcy and ensuring aid reaches every affected person remains the state government's top priority.
उत्तरकाशी, हर्षिल क्षेत्र में खीर गाड़ का जलस्तर बढने से धराली में नुकसान होने की सूचना पर पुलिस, SDRF, आर्मी आदि आपदा दल मौके पर राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में जुटे हैं।
उक्त घटना को देखते हुए सभी नदी से उचित दूरी बनायें। स्वयं, बच्चों व मवेशियों को नदी से उचित दूरी पर ले जायें। pic.twitter.com/tAICzWQUzc
Horrifying! This zoomed video shows the extent of destruction in Uttarkashi. People seen running, but within seconds everything is swallowed by debris and water. Prayers to the almighty for everyone’s safety. #uttarkashi | #Uttrakhand
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) August 5, 2025
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Beds Reserved at Doon and AIIMS Rishikesh Hospitals
To ensure timely medical care for the injured, the Health Department has reserved beds at Doon Medical College, Coronation District Hospital, and AIIMS Rishikesh. Specialist doctors have been dispatched to Uttarkashi, including psychiatrists for trauma support in the disaster-affected areas.
Relief Camps Started at Jhala and Harsil
Teams from the Army, ITBP, SDRF, Police, and Revenue Department are carrying out rescue operations on the ground. Relief camps have been set up at Inter College Harsil, GMVN, and Jhala. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to restore electricity and communication networks on a war footing. NIM and SDRF teams have begun constructing a temporary bridge at Limchagadh.
On Tuesday evening, the state government also deployed a high-level coordination team including three IAS officers, two IGs, and three SSP-level IPS officers to Uttarkashi to streamline the relief and rescue operations.
