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2 Dead, Widespread Damage as Cloudburst Hits U'khand
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
|August 24, 2025
A cloudburst struck Tharali town in Chamoli district shortly after midnight on Friday, unleashing a torrent of water and debris.
The sudden deluge inundated the sub-divisional magistrate's (SDM) residence, tehsil complex, and many homes, causing widespread destruction.
Reports from the district disaster management office indicate that at least two people are feared dead or trapped. A young woman is reportedly buried under the rubble, and another person is missing.
Tharali Bazaar, Kedarbgarh, Radibgarh, and Chepadon areas suffered destruction. Several vehicles were swallowed by mud and debris, while roads transformed into muddy ponds, cutting off access in parts of the town. The Uttarakhand state government ramped up relief and rescue operations, simultaneously placing all health services on high alert.
This story is from the August 24, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Tiruchy.
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