Dozens feared trapped as cloudburst triggers flash floods in India

9 months ago

Dozens of people are feared trapped after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Rescue teams, including army personnel, have reached Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods.

Videos shared online show a giant wave of water gushing through the area, submerging buildings along the path. A tourist spot, Dharali is populated with hotels, resorts and restaurants.

A cloudburst is an extreme, sudden downpour of rain over a small area in a short period of time, often leading to flash floods.

It took place at around 13:30 India time [08:00 GMT] whe...

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