70 Rescued, Over 50 Missing in Uttarkashi Flash Floods

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-07 10:28:26 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-07 19:56:13

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Flooded rivers, muddy debris, and rescuers everywhere, the scene in Uttarkashi reflects the ongoing search and rescue operation in the region, currently underway after heavy rainfall caused flash floods, devastating the hill station. Over 50 people are missing and 70 have been rescued so far, according to the Indian Army.

The rescue team, consisting of the army, navy, air force, NDRF, and state disaster response force worked tirelessly throughout the night in the harshest of conditions, searching for survivors. Using helicopters and rescue dogs, the crews have been able to locate trapped residents and evacuate them to safety. The operation has expanded in scope as the teams are attempting to evacuate hundreds of students who are trapped in the region due to the destruction of an aqueduct supplying water and electricity to the city.

The region has been described as "chaotic" by the army officials, who are calling this operation the most challenging one they have ever undertaken, stating that they are hoping for the best and prepared for the worst. As the search and rescue operation continues, the death toll is expected to increase as rescuers find more stranded people who have succumbed to their injuries.

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