A red alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall, prompting the closure of all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres. Local authorities have begun public announcements via loudspeakers, urging residents in low-lying areas and near riverbanks to evacuate immediately and move to safer locations.
In the wake of a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali area, the Indian Army has ramped up rescue and relief efforts, with ground and aerial support being coordinated to assist the affected population.
Taking to its official X handle, the Indian Army’s Central Command posted, “Col Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 RAJRIF, is personally leading 150 personnel in critical rescue and relief operations since 5 Aug 25 (AN). Inputs from the CO have been received reassuring the citizens of Army’s continued efforts to rescue all survivors.”
The Army further confirmed that “additional Army columns along with Army tracker dogs, drones, logistic drones, earthmoving equipment, etc have been moved ahead to supplement the resources at Harsil to hasten the efforts.” Army and Air Force helicopters have been mobilised for essential supply drops, medical assistance, and evacuation of marooned residents.