Anguished by cloudburst in Uttarkashi: Patnaik

Leader of Opposition in Odisha assembly Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday condoled the deaths in the devastating flashfloods in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi.

A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high-altitude villages of Dharali on the way to Gangotri, with the raging waters sweeping away several houses and leaving at least four people dead. Dharali is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, and many hotels, restaurants and home stays are located there.

''I am deeply anguished by the devastating cloudburst in #Uttarkashi, which has unleashed havoc in Dharali village, claiming precious lives and leaving many others missing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families, and my thoughts are with all those enduring this unimaginable tragedy,'' Patnaik posted on X ''We pray to Lord Jagannath to grant strength and protection to everyone affected by this calamity. I also salute the tireless efforts of the rescue teams who are bravely working to save lives amidst these challenging conditions,'' he said.

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