The frequency of these incidents has triggered concerns about 'anthropogenic factors' as a catalyst for 'natural' disasters

A flash flood swept through a village in the Himalayas in northern India on Tuesday. At least 50 people are missing and four are dead, with the toll expected to rise. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told a local news outlet at least 190 people have been rescued. “The disaster has completely hit the entire Dharali,” said Dhami.

Rescue efforts continue in flood-ravaged Uttarkashi. 566 rescued, sniffer dogs, drones, & heavy machinery deployed.