Tragedy in Uttarakhand: Flash Floods Sweep Away Village
A devastating flash flood in Uttarakhand, northern India, left over 50 people missing as a village was swept away. Rising water levels destroyed homes and a road, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of the region to such disasters, potentially exacerbated by climate change.
A tragedy unfolded in northern India's Uttarakhand as flash floods washed away a village, leaving over 50 people missing. On Tuesday, visuals broadcast by NDTV showed floodwaters violently descending a mountain, crashing into a hamlet and causing significant destruction.
With homes and a road in Uttarkashi town at the foothills swept away, concerns about potential damage rose, particularly as water levels in the Harshil area surged. Local police posted warnings on X, urging residents to steer clear of rivers to ensure their safety.
Uttarakhand's location in the Himalayas makes it increasingly prone to flash floods and landslides. Experts caution that climate change may be playing a role in the growing frequency and severity of these natural disasters, raising alarms for future preparedness and resilience.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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