flash floods in Uttarkashi, 409 people rescued

As many as 274 individuals stranded in disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi have been rescued and brought to Harsil on Thursday, bringing the total number of rescued people to 409, officials involved in the ongoing relief and rescue efforts confirmed.

Apart from these, 135 people have already been evacuated to safer destinations, as operations intensify in the



aftermath of the devastating flash floods triggered by cloudbursts. In total, 409 people have been rescued so far.

Two days after torrential rains caused destruction in the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand, relief operations are proceeding at full pace. People are being airlifted to safer elevations, while those injured are receiving prompt medical attention.