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Tourism, which is central to Uttarakhand’s economy, has fuelled rampant, often unregulated construction across the State

A cloudburst in Dharali village, Uttarakhand, killed at least four and left many missing as flash floods and landslides devastated the area. While 150 people have been rescued, efforts continue amid inclement weather and blocked roads. Army and NDRF teams deployed.

For the first time, the NDRF is deploying cadaver dogs in Uttarakhand’s Dharali village to locate victims buried in debris after a cloudburst-triggered flash flood. At least four are dead and over 60 people feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing