Cloudbursts

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Cloudbursts Trigger Flash Floods in Himachal Pradesh; Multiple Deaths and Widespread Destruction Reported

On June 25, 2025, Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra and Kullu districts were struck by sudden cloudbursts, triggering devastating flash floods. In Kangra’s Khaniyara region, water surged through Manuni Khad, sweeping away workers from a nearby hydroelectric project. Two bodies were recovered, while about 15–20 laborers remain feared missing

Dharali Cloudburst: Why Uttarakhand is Facing Repeated Tragedies?

On August 5, 2025, the tranquil Himalayan village of Dharali in Uttarkashi was suddenly devastated by a flash flood, triggered by what was initially identified as a cloudburst. In just minutes, torrents of water, mud, and debris swept through the settlement, destroying hotels, homes, and even the local market, leaving at least five dead and up to 100 people missing.