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Sixteen people from Maharashtra's Jalgaon district remain missing after flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali region. Rescue operations involving the Army, NDRF, and local volunteers are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. Jalgaon Collector Ayush Prasad confirmed coordination with Uttarakhand authorities but contact is yet to be established with the 16. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured full support from both state and central governments for relief efforts.

Key Points: 16 Jalgaon Residents Missing After Uttarkashi Cloudburst Floods

  • 19 Jalgaon residents were in Uttarkashi during the cloudburst
  • 3 contacted but 16 still missing amid rescue efforts
  • Army, IAF, and NDRF deployed for search operations
  • Uttarakhand CM Dhami assures full support from Centre and state
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16 persons missing from Maharashtra's Jalgaon after cloudburst in Uttarkashi

16 from Maharashtra's Jalgaon untraceable after Uttarakhand cloudburst triggers flash floods in Dharali, rescue ops underway with Army, NDRF.

"Contact has not yet been made with 16 people – Jalgaon Collector Ayush Prasad"

Jalgaon, August 7

Following the cloudburst triggered by flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali region in Uttarakhand earlier in the week, 16 persons from Maharashtra's Jalgaon district remain untraceable, according to Jalgaon Collector Ayush Prasad.

Providing an update on the situation, Prasad said, "It has been reported that 19 people from Jalgaon district are in Uttarkashi, of which contact has been established with three people. Contact has not yet been made with 16 people."

He added that both the Maharashtra government and Jalgaon district administration are actively coordinating with the Uttarakhand government and Uttarkashi district authorities to trace the missing individuals.

He added, "The Maharashtra government and district administration have tried to contact the Uttarakhand government and the Uttarkashi district administration. We are receiving full support from the Uttarakhand government."

The flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst in the hilly region of Dharali in Uttarkashi, caused sudden surges in water levels, damaging infrastructure and disrupting road connectivity in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, around 190 people have been rescued from Dharali following a devastating cloudburst that triggered massive flash floods and landslides in the area, with the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), along with ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, BRO and local volunteers engaged in a joint rescue and relief operation to search the missing.

The rescue and relief operations in the affected areas are in full swing.

As of 3 pm on Wednesday, there are a total of three confirmed fatalities, while 50 people are reportedly missing, according to a statement from the Indian Army.

Over 225 Army personnel including infantry and engineering teams are on ground for search, rescue, and relief tasks. Combat engineers have reached Dharali to aid in clearing debris and restoring mobility.

Chief Minister Dhami, who visited the area earlier on Wednesday, reaffirmed that both the Centre and the state government are fully committed to making arrangements for the victims of the incident, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also assured to provide all possible help.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why do people keep visiting these hilly areas during monsoon when warnings are issued every year? The administration should impose stricter regulations during rainy season. Hope the missing people are found safe soon.
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Aman W
Salute to our armed forces and rescue teams working in such dangerous conditions! The coordination between Maharashtra and Uttarakhand governments is commendable. Let's all pray for everyone's safety.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Dharali before, I can say the infrastructure there is not equipped to handle such disasters. The government needs to invest more in early warning systems and disaster preparedness in hilly regions.
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Vikram M
Heartbreaking news. My cousin was in Uttarkashi last month and said the weather can change suddenly. Hope the missing people are found soon. The rescue teams are doing God's work in these tough conditions.
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Kavya N
While we appreciate the rescue efforts, I wonder why local authorities allow tourism during peak monsoon. This is not the first tragedy of this kind. Prevention is better than cure!

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