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Dehradun cloudburst live updates: PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
Dehradun cloudburst live: A cloudburst in Sahastradhara early Tuesday triggered heavy rain, leaving two people missing and washing away shops. Part of the road at Maldevta collapsed, while the Dehradun–Mussoorie route was affected. Rising water levels were reported from several parts of the city.
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- 38 Mins agoPM Modi, Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
- 55 Mins agoMonsoon fury in Himachal kills three, causes major damage
- 1 Hr 9 Mins agoNDRF official reports heavy damage, search halted as debris flows from hills
- 1 Hr 17 Mins agoFlood destroys houses, traps cattle in Sahastradhara
- 1 Hr 29 Mins agoNDRF, SDRF rescue teams deployed as Sahastradhara faces severe flooding
- 1 Hr 44 Mins agoRishikesh rural areas cut off as rivers disrupt communication and rail links
- 1 Hr 57 Mins agoPriest says Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple submerged, sanctum remains safe
- 5:07 AM IST, Sep 16Uttarakhand CM Dhami monitors relief efforts
- 5:03 AM IST, Sep 16Rishikesh hit by Chandrabhaga River flooding, SDRF rescues three
- 4:57 AM IST, Sep 16Sahastradhara shops left in ruins after floods
- 4:50 AM IST, Sep 16Sahastradhara River floods after heavy rain, debris hits shops and hotels
- 4:38 AM IST, Sep 16Tamsa River swells after heavy rain; shops washed away, roads hit
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun on Monday night triggered heavy rainfall, causing the Tamsa River to swell on Tuesday. Two people were reported missing, shops were washed away, and roads suffered damage. The rising water also inundated the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, with water reaching the Hanuman statue, though the sanctum sanctorum remained unaffected....Read More
District magistrate Savin Bansal confirmed that rescue teams had been sent to the site. “Teams from the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and Public Works Department (PWD) are engaged in the rescue operation,” he said. “Some shops were washed away, and two people are missing. Search efforts are underway.”
Locals narrate how water surged inside the cave temple
Local residents recounted their experience of water surging into the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple. One resident told ANI that the water level had begun rising and reached nearly 10–12 feet.
"Around 4:45 am, the water entered the cave... Later, when the water level started increasing, it rose to 10-12ft... The water reached above the 'Shivling'... Somehow, we made our way, and with the help of the rope, we came up..." he further added.
Speaking to ANI, another local said the temple had sustained heavy damage due to the strong flow of water.
“Due to the strong flow of water, a lot of logs came floating, due to which the temple has faced a lot of damage... In this situation, everyone should stay away from the river,” the local said.
Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh overflows
Officials said heavy rainfall has also affected Rishikesh, where the Chandrabhaga River has been flowing above normal levels since morning, with water reaching the highway.
According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), three people stranded in the river were rescued, while several vehicles remain trapped in floodwaters. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid going near swollen rivers and streams.
Overnight rainfall across several parts of Uttarakhand damaged roads, homes and shops, and also washed away a bridge in the early hours of Tuesday.
"Damage have been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, and also from Mussoorie. Two to three people are said to be missing in Dehradun. A death has been reported from Mussoorie and is being verified," said Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman.
He added that teams are carrying out relief and rescue work in the affected areas, with around 300 to 400 people shifted to safety.
In a post on X, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Received the sad news of some shops getting damaged due to heavy rains in Sasthdhara, Dehradun, late last night. District administration, SDRF, and police have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations."
"I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and am personally monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone's safety," he said in a post in Hindi on X.
Himachal rain fury
Heavy overnight rainfall struck Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, causing severe destruction in Dharampur town. The district has experienced continuous rain since Monday night; police reported that the Dharampur bus stand was flooded.
Several buses and vehicles were swept away in the forceful current.
DCP Dharampur, Mandi, said: "Dharampur town was the worst affected as the Son Khad river suddenly swelled and took a furious form. Around midnight, floodwaters gushed into the bus stand, submerging several state-run buses and sweeping away others along with dozens of private vehicles including cars, bikes, and scooters."
No casualties have been officially confirmed, though one person is reported missing and authorities are verifying the case, the DCP added.
Debris entered numerous homes and shops, while extensive damage to vehicles was also reported.
The water level of the Son Khad River is now receding, with police and the administration continuing ground assessments.
Houses and shops near the riverbank were submerged, forcing many residents to take refuge on rooftops.
A hostel accommodating around 150 students was flooded, but all were safely moved to upper floors.
Police and rescue teams, led by DSP Sanjeev Sood, carried out overnight operations to assist residents.
Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Of these, 229 deaths were linked to rain-related incidents, while 175 resulted from road accidents, the SDMA confirmed on Monday.
The fatalities were attributed to landslides, flash floods, drowning, electrocution, lightning, and house collapses, the SDMA report noted.
By district, Mandi recorded 37 rain-related deaths, followed by Kangra (34), Kullu (31), Chamba (28), and Shimla (23), marking them among the hardest hit.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: 200 students rescued from waterlogged institute in Dehradun
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: After receiving information about 200 students being stranded at the institute, rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Corps rushed to the spot and pulled them out to safety, reported ANI.
"The team reached the spot and conducted a quick rescue operation. Amidst the waterlogging, the team worked with utmost prudence and promptness and evacuated all 200 students safely and took them to a safe place," said the SDRF.
Himachal rain live: Shimla receives 141 mm of rainfall in 12 hours
Himachal rain live: Shimla has received 141 mm of rains in 12 hours since Monday evening, following which, several vehicles were buried due to a landslide. The main circular road was blocked in Shimla causing inconvenience to school-going children, reported PTI.
Himachal Pradesh's deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the portfolio of Transport department, said in a Facebook post, "Dharampur bus stand, over two dozen HRTC buses, shops, pump house and workshop has been damaged".
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rescue operations underway in Dehradun amid flooding
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF and SDRF have started the rescue operations in Dehradun's Sahastradhara as cloudbursts in the area have led to heavy flooding, resulting in severe damage to houses and properties.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: PM Modi, Amit Shah speak to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take a detailed update on the situation caused by heavy rainfall in the state.
According to the chief minister’s office, home minister Amit Shah also held a telephonic conversation with Dhami regarding the situation.
Both PM Modi and Amit shah assured that all possible assistance will be provided to the state.
Himachal rain live: Monsoon fury in Himachal kills three, causes major damage
Himachal rain live: Heavy overnight rainfall battered Himachal Pradesh, causing floods and landslides that claimed the lives of three family members and submerged a bus stand in Mandi.
The fatalities occurred when a house collapsed following a landslide in Boi Panchayat, located in the Nehri area of Sundernagar subdivision, Mandi district.
Deputy Commissioner of Mandi, Apoorv Devgan, told PTI that three bodies have been recovered, while two individuals were rescued.
Officials added that the rains triggered flooding in the Son and Bharand drains in Dharampur, Mandi, inundating a bus stand and causing damage to a workshop, pump houses, shops, and more than 20 buses.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF official reports heavy damage, search halted as debris flows from hills
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Ajay Pant, Assistant Commandant of the NDRF, spoke about the ongoing rescue operations in Dehradun following heavy rainfall triggered by a cloudburst that caused extensive damage to homes and shops.
He said: "As you can see, the situation is very bad due to cloudbursts. There has been a lot of damage to the house and properties. We got information that three people have been trapped in the debris. Search operation has to be stopped as debris and water are coming down from the hills..."
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Flood destroys houses, traps cattle in Sahastradhara
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rakesh Jawadi, Gram Pradhan of Karligad in Sahastradhara said the incident of cloudburst occurred around 6–7 am. He added that residents had been alert and stayed away from the water. A house at the front was completely buried, trapping cattle underneath. In the area, there are around 50 houses, with another 50 nearby, all of which have now been destroyed. He confirmed that several casualties have been reported.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: NDRF, SDRF rescue teams deployed as Sahastradhara faces severe flooding
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Rescue operations have been launched by the NDRF and SDRF in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara, following cloudbursts that caused heavy flooding and extensive damage to homes and properties.
Uttarakhand rain live: Rishikesh rural areas cut off as rivers disrupt communication and rail links
Uttarakhand rain live: In rural parts of Rishikesh, rising river waters have disrupted communication, and railway services have been suspended. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River swelled following heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, which caused water to reach the highway. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid venturing near rivers and streams.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Priest says Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple submerged, sanctum remains safe
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: The Tamsa River has swelled, inundating the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of Dehradun’s most revered shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose up to the statue of Hanuman, although the sanctum sanctorum remained unaffected.
Speaking to ANI, temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said that the river had been flowing heavily since the morning, submerging the entire temple premises.
"The river started flowing heavily since 5 AM, the entire temple premises were submerged... This kind of situation had not taken place in a very long time... Losses have been incurred at various places... People should avoid going near rivers at this time... The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is safe... No human loss has been reported as of now..." he said.
Uttarakhand rain live: Uttarakhand CM Dhami monitors relief efforts
Uttarakhand rain live: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed concern over the widespread damage to shops and hotels caused by heavy rainfall in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area and instructed officials to expedite rescue and relief efforts.
Torrential rain lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara River to overflow. The surge carried debris into the main market, resulting in significant damage to several commercial establishments.
On social media platform X, Dhami said: "Sad news has been received that some shops were damaged due to heavy rain at night in Sahastradhara, Dehradun. The administration, SDRF, and police are on the scene, engaged in relief and rescue operations. In this regard, I am in constant contact with the local administration and personally monitoring the situation. I pray to God for everyone's safety."
Uttarakhand rain live: Rishikesh hit by Chandrabhaga River flooding, SDRF rescues three
Uttarakhand rain live: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution near rivers and streams.
The SDRF also cleared a road blocked by a fallen tree near Khara Srot in the Muni Ki Reti area of Tehri Garhwal district. Continuous rain had caused vehicles to get stuck amid debris, but the team ensured that traffic could move safely.
According to the SDRF, the road had been blocked by a large tree falling ahead of PWD Tiraha, which the team removed to restore passage. The SDRF added: "The road got blocked due to a lot of debris near Lemon Tree Hotel, where the road is being opened with a JCB. The team is keeping an eye on all possible places."
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Sahastradhara shops left in ruins after floods
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Torrential rainfall hit Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara River to breach its banks. The surge carried debris into the main market, resulting in extensive damage to numerous shops and businesses.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Sahastradhara River floods after heavy rain, debris hits shops and hotels
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: The Sahastradhara River in Dehradun has flooded following heavy overnight rainfall, with debris entering the main market and causing damage to hotels and shops.
Authorities warn that continued heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand is likely to cause flooding in several rivers, affecting cities and towns downstream, as many rivers originate in the Himalayan state.
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Tamsa River swells after heavy rain; shops washed away, roads hit
Dehradun cloudburst live updates: Heavy overnight rains across Uttarakhand caused damage to roads, houses and shops, and also washed away a bridge early on Tuesday.
Disaster management secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that damage had been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, as well as from Mussoorie. He added that two to three people were reportedly missing in Dehradun, and a death had been reported from Mussoorie, which was still being verified.
He further stated that teams were engaged in relief and rescue operations in the affected areas, and around 300 to 400 people had been moved to safety.
