More than 100 people are missing and at least one has died after devastating flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Rescue operations are underway in Uttarkashi district after a massive wave of water surged down the mountains into Dharali village on Tuesday, submerging roads and buildings in its path.
About 190 people have been rescued so far in the affected region.
A cloudburst is an extreme, sudden downpour of rain over a small area in a short period of time, often leading to flash floods.
Damaged roads and heavy rain have hampered rescue teams trying to reach Dharali.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flew in by helicopter yesterday and met some of the affected families.
The floods struck on Tuesday, causing the Kheerganga river to swell dramatically and send tonnes of muddy water crashing down the hills.
Rescue efforts are slow due to heavy sludge and debris, but officials have deployed helicopters to aid operations.
[Source: BBC]
