Dehradun Cloudburst: A strong cloudburst in Dehradun on Monday night caused severe flooding. Houses in Tapovan were submerged and waterlogged in Sahastradhara, IT Park, and other areas. Authorities have begun a massive rescue and relief effort following the flooding and heavy rains. Two people are currently missing.
Dehradun’s cloudburst caused a huge overflow of the Karligaad river, causing severe damage to the region. Intense and constant rain caused the river to surge dangerously. This led to the collapse and extensive damage of properties on its banks. As a precaution, residents in the worst-hit areas were evacuated to safer places.
The Sahastradhara Cloudburst has been confirmed as having a destructive effect by officials. A local official said that the cloudburst, followed by the massive flooding of the Karligaad river, caused serious destruction to the area. Rescue teams work tirelessly to control the situation and to provide assistance to the victims of the flash flooding.
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Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami confirmed the damage via social media, stating the heavy rainfall had damaged some Sahastradhara shops. Dhami confirmed that he personally monitors the situation and is constantly in communication with local authorities to ensure a coordinated response.
Overnight, District Magistrate Savin Bainsal, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Kumkum Joshi, and other officials arrived on the scene to supervise the relief effort. Mr. Bansal has instructed rescue teams to give priority to the search for two missing people. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and Central Public Works Department are on site with bulldozers, clearing debris and assisting in recovery operations.
What is the State Disaster Response Force?
State Disaster Response Force of Uttarakhand (SDRF), a special force, is formed to deal with natural disasters and human-made ones in the state. The SDRF is trained in various rescue and relief missions and works to minimize the effects of disasters. It also provides immediate aid to the affected communities.
