A cloudburst in Chamoli district’s Tharali tehsil has left two people missing, an official said.
The incident occurred late on Friday night, with heavy debris sweeping into several homes, including the residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
“Due to a cloudburst in Tharali of Chamoli district, debris has entered houses, the market, and the SDM’s residence. District Magistrate and relief teams have left for the spot. Two people are reported missing,” ANI quoted Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman as saying.
The official confirmation on the total damage and casualty figures is still awaited.
CM Dhami Reacts
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he is keeping a close watch on the situation after the cloudburst in Tharali area of Chamoli.
Chief Minister Dhami said that the district administration, SDRF and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue work.
Chief Minister Dhami further said that he is in constant touch with the local authorities and is praying for the safety of all the affected people.
“Late last night, a tragic report of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration and am personally closely monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone’s safety,” CM Dhami said in a post on X.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, “Late last night, a tragic report of a cloudburst was received in the Tharali area of Chamoli district. The district administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations.
IMD Alert For Heavy Rainfall
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department on Friday issued an orange alert from 2:05 PM on August 22 to 2:05 PM on August 23, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state.
According to the Meteorological Department, “In the next 24 hours (Orange Alert from 22.8.2025, 2:05 PM to 23.8.2025, 2:05 PM) there is a possibility of thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Almora and Udham Singh Nagar such as Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Kashipur, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Mussoorie, Munsyari, Lohaghat, Ranikhet, Khatima and adjoining areas”.
An orange alert is issued when heavy rainfall is anticipated, typically exceeding 115.6 mm and up to 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
