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Chamoli Cloudburst: Heavy Damage, 1 Feared Dead in Uttarakhand

A cloudburst hit Chamoli district in Uttarakhand late Friday night, leaving a trail of damage in towns and villages. Tharali Market and Tehsil Complex Suffer Heavy Loss The cloudburst caused mud and debris to rush through Tharali market, Kotdeep, and the Tharali tehsil complex. The force of the water damaged homes, shops, and offices. Debris

A cloudburst hit Chamoli district in Uttarakhand late Friday night, leaving a trail of damage in towns and villages.

Tharali Market and Tehsil Complex Suffer Heavy Loss

The cloudburst caused mud and debris to rush through Tharali market, Kotdeep, and the Tharali tehsil complex. The force of the water damaged homes, shops, and offices. Debris buried several vehicles at the tehsil office. Streets quickly filled with water, turning into flooded ponds.

Girl Feared Dead in Sagwara Village

In Sagwara village, locals reported that a young girl got trapped under debris. She is feared dead, which created panic in the community. Residents rushed out of their houses as rescue teams arrived.

Shops Damaged, One Person Missing

The Chepdaon market also faced damage when debris struck several shops. Reports confirm that one person went missing, which increased fear among residents.

Roads Blocked, Movement Stopped

The Tharali–Gwaldam road near Minggedera is blocked because of heavy rainfall and debris. The Tharali–Sagwara route is also closed. This has stopped traffic and slowed down relief work.

Rescue Teams on Ground

District Magistrate Dr. Sandeep Tiwari said that police and officials are leading rescue operations.

  • A team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the site from Gauchar.

  • The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) started work near Minggedera to clear the road and restore traffic.

Schools Closed for Safety

The district administration ordered the closure of all schools and anganwadi centres in Tharali tehsil on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to ensure public safety.

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