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Floodwaters and a powerful mudslide tore through a village in northern India’s Uttarakhand state, resulting in at least four fatalities and over 50 people missing. Authorities and local TV reports indicated that disaster response teams, including military units, have arrived on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue individuals trapped under debris and sludge.
Videos showed a mountain torrent crashing into Dharali village, washing away homes and roads while residents scrambled to escape. The mudslide cut through the village, partially burying some houses, as documented by an update from the state government.
Uttarkashi district officials confirmed four deaths so far, with many others rescued. The Indian Army’s Central Command described the event as a massive mudslide in the Kheer Gad area near Harsil, which caused a sudden surge of debris and water through the settlement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his sympathies to those affected and assured that efforts to aid the victims are underway. Uttarakhand, known for its susceptibility to floods and landslides, often faces such natural disasters, a situation many attribute to climate change.
In 2021, flash floods swept away two hydroelectric projects in the region, killing at least 200 people. The Himalayan glaciers, numbering around 10,000, are rapidly retreating due to rising temperatures, further exacerbating the risk of such disasters.
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