Viral video: Cloudburst-induced flash flood in Uttarkashi washes away houses

A cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi of Uttarakhand, with villagers reporting that several houses were either damaged or washed away.

A viral video from the affected area shows powerful floodwaters rushing downhill, destroying multiple houses and hotels. Many people are feared trapped, and there may be casualties. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

Watch the viral video here:

Another video of the disaster shows the floodwaters gushing down, destroying multiple houses and hotels in the region.

Many are feared trapped; there may also be casualties. An official confirmation on the same is awaited. #Uttarakhand #UttarakhandRain #Uttarkashi #KhirGanga https://t.co/5OQqNJKMZJ pic.twitter.com/wQptVJek6J

— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) August 5, 2025

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