Cloudburst in Uttarkashi triggers flash flood and landslides, traffic disrupted on Delhi-Yamunotri highway

A severe cloudburst on Saturday evening in the Naugaon area of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, triggered sudden floods and landslides. The debris from the landslides caused widespread panic in Naugaon Bazaar as residents scrambled to find safety. Reports indicate that a house was buried under the debris, and mud-filled water inundated more than half a dozen homes. The incident led to the closure of the Delhi-Yamunotri highway, causing severe traffic disruptions in the region. https://ift.tt/c6aWMwj