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Dozens feared trapped after cloudburst triggers flash floods

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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, are on their way to 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 and restaurants.

“I have been informed about a cloudburst incident in Dharali of Uttarkashi. We are working to rescue the people,” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told local media.

Prashant Arya, the district magistrate of Uttarkashi, says communication has been erratic because of poor connectivity in the area.

“As it’s a populated area with lots of restaurants and hotels, we’ve dispatched rescue teams to the site,” he said.

This is a developing story and will be updated


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