Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi, and said he had spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to assess the situation. He assured that relief and rescue operations were being carried out under the supervision of the state government.
Four people have died and many are feared trapped under debris after the cloudburst, this afternoon, triggering a mudslide and flash floods that swept through a village, catching its residents by surprise.
“I express my condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. I also pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami and taken stock of the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are making every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in ensuring that help reaches the people,” PM Modi tweeted in Hindi.
उत्तरकाशी के धराली में हुई इस त्रासदी से प्रभावित लोगों के प्रति मैं अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही सभी पीड़ितों की कुशलता की कामना करता हूं। मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर धामी जी से बात कर मैंने हालात की जानकारी ली है। राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में राहत और बचाव की टीमें हरसंभव…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2025
Authorities have deployed multiple rescue teams to the affected region, where challenging terrain and adverse weather have complicated the operation.
The forces of the Indian Army, the State Disaster Response Force, and the National Disaster Response Force, along with other rescue teams, are on their way to the spot. The region is situated 10km away from the popular tourist site, Harshil.
