US EditionCloudburst Batters Rudraprayag, Chamoli — Mud Swallows Homes, Trees Uprooted, Families Feared Trapped
Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts caused flash floods, trapped families, injured several people, and damaged infrastructure including roads and cattle sheds, officials said.
- Two cloudbursts hit Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts late on August 28, 2025, causing landslides and trapping several families under debris.
- The cloudbursts followed incessant heavy rainfall that also raised river water levels to dangerous heights, prompting public advisories to avoid riverbanks.
- Relief and rescue efforts are being conducted with full urgency, as the chief minister pledged comprehensive support to affected families and directed officials with clear guidelines to manage the situation effectively.
- Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari reported that two individuals are unaccounted for and numerous animals were caught in the cloudburst in the Dewal area. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his prayers to Baba Kedar for everyone's safety and well-being.
- The events caused significant damage including landslide-buried homes, disrupted traffic, flooded villages, and school closures across multiple districts impacting thousands of residents.
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Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, families trapped under debris
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Uttarakhand: Cloud burst in Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Dhami spoke to District Magistrates over phone, gave necessary instructions - News Cubic Studio
As soon as the information of cloudburst was received in some areas of Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Tehri districts, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the District Magistrates of the concerned districts over the phone and directed to conduct relief and rescue operations at a fast pace. The Chief Minister told the officials that the affected people should be immediately taken to safe places and there should not be any delay. Chief Minister …
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