All articles tagged with #cloudburst
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
A severe cloudburst has caused devastating flash floods in northwest Pakistan and India-administered Kashmir, resulting in over 159 deaths and numerous missing persons, with climate change and unplanned development exacerbating the disaster.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Heavy rains and flash floods in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district have caused over 100 people to go missing and resulted in at least one death, with rescue efforts hampered by debris and damaged infrastructure. The floods, triggered by a cloudburst, have submerged parts of Dharali village and caused significant damage, including to a major army base and the holy Bhagirathi river, raising concerns about downstream flooding. Authorities continue rescue operations, and weather forecasts warn of further heavy rain.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
A sudden cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Dharali village triggered flash floods, causing significant damage and trapping dozens, with rescue efforts underway amid ongoing heavy rains.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Five people have died and 23 Indian Army personnel are missing after flash floods caused by a cloudburst hit the Teesta River in the Lachen valley of Sikkim, northeast India. The flooding resulted in the submergence of 41 army vehicles and the collapse of three bridges. Rescue operations are underway, with three people already rescued, and around 420 individuals have been moved to relief camps. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events to the human-caused climate crisis.