On August 5, 2025, a devastating cloudburst struck Uttarkashi’s Dharali village in Uttarakhand triggering massive flash floods and landslides, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The disaster resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left 413 individuals rescued as of August 6, with more than 100 persons still stranded and 11 Indian Army soldiers confirmed missing. The Indian Army, along with the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and local police, swiftly launched one of the region’s largest rescue and relief operations, deploying over 225 personnel including infantry, engineering teams, and search-and-rescue dogs to the affected area. Rescue efforts have been made more difficult by heavy rains, disrupted road connectivity, and collapsed bridges, cutting off Dharali and neighboring regions and hampering access. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been directly overseeing the response efforts and Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured full central government support. Key infrastructure such as hotels, shops, and homes have been swept away, and red alerts remain in place for further heavy rainfall in the region. The rescue operation continues as authorities race against time to reach those still missing amid continued adverse conditions.