A sudden and powerful cloudburst in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has resulted in deadly flash floods, sweeping away homes, hotels, and roads in the hilly Dharali region. The tragedy unfolded on August 5, 2025, when heavy rainfall in the upper catchment area of the Kheer Ganga river triggered a massive surge of water and debris. As of now, at least four people have been confirmed dead, but more than sixty people are feared trapped beneath the mud and rubble. Rescue efforts are underway, but the real scale of the disaster may be known only in the coming days.