A powerful flash flood, triggered by one or possibly two sudden cloudbursts in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river, swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, claiming at least four lives and leaving over 50 people unaccounted for.Intense, localized rainfall — commonly known as a cloudburst — caused a torrent of water and mud to descend into the settlement, destroying infrastructure and flattening homes. In places, the mud reached rooftop levels.Videos and eyewitness footage show terrified residents fleeing as the flood ripped through both residential and tourist areas, washing away shops, hotels, and homestays. .As many as 20–25 hospitality structures are reported lost.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences and stated that "no stone is being left unturned" in ensuring assistance reaches affected communities.The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert indicating more heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand through August 10. Schools in districts like Dehradun and Haridwar have been closed proactively
