Five deaths are confirmed, and 59 people are missing. 274 tourists were rescued. Special forces, medical teams, and equipment are deployed, with focus on restoring communication and clearing debris.

DEHRADUN: The recent devastating deluge in Uttarakhand's Dharali village, which caused widespread destruction, may not have been triggered by a cloudburst, according to meteorological data and scientific experts.

On August 5, a cloudburst in the upper reaches of Harsil led to a massive flash flood, reminiscent of the 2013 Kedarnath disaster. The deluge washed away parts of the Gangotri Highway and devastated the Army's lower camp in Harsil.