Chamoli Cloudburst: 6 houses washed away, number of missing rises; check out latest updates
Published on 18/09/2025 11:14 AM
A few people have been reported missing after a cloudburst hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Atleast six houses were washed away as a sudden downpour late Wednesday night caused heavy debris flow in Nanda Nagar.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday expressed his distress over the cloudburst in Chamoli's Nanda Nagar and said that he is constantly monitoring the rescue and relief operations.
A total of 10 people have been reported missing as heavy debris flowed in Nanda Nagar's Kuntari Lagafali area and Dhurma following the cloudburst.
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Taking to X, CM Dhami posted, "Sad news has been received that the heavy rainfall in the Nandan Nagar Ghat area of Chamoli district has caused damage to nearby houses. Local administration, SDRF, and police teams have reached the spot immediately and are engaged in relief and rescue operations."
"In this regard, I am in constant contact with the administration and am personally monitoring the situation closely. I pray to God for the safety of all," he added.
Eight persons are missing from the Kuntari Lagafali area, including Kunwar Singh, who is about 42 years old; his wife Kanta Devi, who is 38; and their 10-year-old Vikas and Vishal.
The others were Deveshwari Devi (65), Bhaga Devi (65), Jagdamba Prasad (70), and Narendra Singh (40).
Two people who have been reported missing in the village of Dhurma are Guman Singh (age 75) and Mamta Devi (age 38).
Teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and the Public Works Department have been deployed, with JCB machines and other equipment pressed into service to clear debris and aid relief efforts.
However, relentless rain and difficult terrain are severely hampering rescue efforts.
The weather department has also issued a warning of more heavy rainfall in the coming days across Chamoli.
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