Cloudbursts Devastate Dehradun and Surrounding Areas, Prompting Urgent Rescue Efforts
A series of cloudbursts have severely impacted Uttarakhand's Dehradun and nearby areas, leading to the loss of lives and hundreds stranded. Major areas affected include Sahastradhara and Maldevta. Rivers are nearing danger levels, causing large-scale flooding. Local authorities are actively engaged in rescue operations as Chief Minister Dhami surveys the damage.
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Cloudbursts and torrential overnight rains wreaked havoc in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, claiming at least five lives and leaving over 500 individuals stranded. The worst-hit areas included Sahastradhara, Maldevta, and Santla Devi.
Local rivers, including the Tamsa, approached dangerous levels, inundating areas near Tapkeshwar temple. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman confirmed active relief and rescue operations.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami toured the affected districts, ensuring the state government's support for affected families while coordinating with federal officials for urgent aid and restoration efforts.
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