Torrential Downpour Triggers Tragedy and Havoc in Uttarakhand

Heavy rains in Uttarakhand caused significant havoc, resulting in one death and another person missing. A motorcyclist was swept away in Nainital, and another man was lost to strong river currents in Dehradun. The region also witnessed infrastructural damage and livestock fatalities due to the relentless downpour.

Heavy rains in Uttarakhand on Tuesday evening caused significant havoc, resulting in the tragic death of a motorcyclist and another person going missing in a separate incident. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported that the 29-year-old Manish Sati was swept away by a swollen stream in the Kotabagh area of Nainital district. His body was recovered after extensive efforts by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

In another unfortunate event, strong currents in a river at Purukul village, Dehradun district, swept away two men. While locals managed to rescue one, the search for the other continues. Torrential rains have heavily impacted various parts of the state, including Dehradun, which saw major flooding in areas like FRI, Kaulagarh, Hathi Barkala, Ganesh Enclave, and Lakkhibagh. Municipal Corporation and Fire Department teams have been working tirelessly to drain the accumulated water.

Additional damage was reported in more than half a dozen villages in the Dhuttu area of Tehri district. A house was damaged, and some livestock perished, according to SEOC reports. Rainfall measurements over the past 24 hours include 110 mm in Kaladhungi, 96 mm in Chorgalia, 86 mm in Haldwani, 108 mm in Karnaprayag, 70 mm in Gadarpur, and 90 mm in Tejam, illustrating the intensity and widespread nature of the downpour.

(With inputs from agencies.)