A devastating cloudburst has struck Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, causing widespread destruction in the Nandanagar region. According to initial reports, six houses were completely destroyed after being buried under massive debris. Several vehicles were also trapped, and at least five people have been reported missing. Rescue operations are underway, with SDRF and NDRF teams rushed from Gochar to the affected area. A medical team along with three ambulances has also been dispatched to support relief efforts.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is closely monitoring the situation and has directed officials to expedite rescue and relief operations. Continuous rainfall since morning has further complicated efforts, making it difficult for teams to clear debris and search for missing persons. Authorities have cut power supply in the area to prevent electrocution risks, while mobile connectivity has also been disrupted, hampering communication.Eyewitness visuals show the scale of the calamity, with homes reduced to rubble and vehicles buried under 12 to 14 feet of debris. The administration has warned of further landslide risks as rainfall continues across the state. This disaster follows a series of recent cloudburst incidents in Uttarakhand, highlighting the recurring threat of extreme weather in the region.
