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A devastating cloudburst struck the Nandanagar Ghat area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand late Wednesday night, leaving at least seven people missing and causing widespread damage. Six houses were buried under debris as heavy rainfall triggered destruction in the region, prompting urgent rescue and relief operations by authorities.Uttarakhands Chamoli Cloudburst The incident took place in the Kuntri Lagafali ward, where heavy rainfall triggered debris flow that buried six houses. According to Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari, immediate rescue operations were launched with teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local police, and district authorities rushing to the spot. Two individuals have been rescued so far, while search operations continue for the missing.While speaking to ANI, Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said, A cloudburst caused damage in the Nandanagar Ghat area of Chamoli district on Wednesday night. Six houses were buried under debris in the Kuntri Langafali ward of Nandanagar.Chamoli District Magistrate Tiwari said relief efforts are ongoing, with a focus on clearing debris and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected areas.Uttarakhand CM Dhami ReactsUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, addressing an event in Dehradun on Wednesday, expressed condolences to the families hit by recent natural calamities. He noted that the state has witnessed multiple disasters this year and assured that the government remains committed to rehabilitation and support for disaster-affected regions.On Tuesday, Dehradun faced severe damage due to torrential rains . The overflowing Sahastradhara river brought debris into the main market, destroying shops, hotels, and other establishments along Sahastradhara Road. Debris came into the main market and caused damage to hotels and shops. ALSO READ: Bengaluru Rains: Yellow Alert Issued As Overnight Downpour Causes Flooding And Traffic Chaos
