Uttarakhand
State in northern India
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Uttarakhand, also known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. The state is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the northwest, Tibet to the north, Nepal to the east, Uttar Pradesh to the south and southeast, with a small part touching Haryana in the west. Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km2 (20,650 sq mi), equal to 1.6% of the total area of India. Dehradun serves as the state capital, with Nainital being the judicial capital. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The forest cover in the state is 45.4% of the state's geographical area. The cultivable area is 16% of the total geographical area. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, originate from the Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers respectively. Uttarakhand Ranked 6th among the Top 10 Greenest States in India with Best AQI.
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J-K: 4 killed, one missing after cloudburst hits Ramban district; rescue ops underwayAccording to the IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Jammu and Kashmir from August 30 to September 2, while light to moderate rainfall is predicted in parts of Jammu and Kashmir,..DNA - Published | |
Ramban cloudburst live updates: 4 killed, one missing; district administration put on high alert as rescue operations continueAccording to the IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Jammu and Kashmir from August 30 to September 2, while light to moderate rainfall is predicted in parts of Jammu and Kashmir,..DNA - Published | |
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami directs for strict action against drug peddlersSharing an X post, CM Dhami wrote, "In the morning, a meeting was held with the police and senior officials at the official residence to realise the resolve of 'Drug Free Uttarakhand'."IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami stops his convoy to listen to problems of Tharali disaster-affected peopleUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today, while conducting a field inspection of the disaster-affected area of Tharali in Chamoli district, stopped his convoy to listen to the problems of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Weather Update: Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD warns of heavy showers in Mumbai, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh; Check state-wise forecast hereIMD has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir for the next two days and has advised people to stay away from rivers and streams.DNA - Published | Disasters batter Uttarakhand, children forced to study in crumbling schoolsFor many children, the classroom has become less a place of learning and more a daily struggle for safety-amid collapsing walls, leaking roofs, and the threat of wild animals straying in. Education..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami coordinates relief efforts after Chamoli cloudburst, urges cooperationUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to Chamoli public representatives on the cloudburst damage. He expressed grief and urged full cooperation with district authorities for relief and..IndiaTimes - Published | Shah: Strategy being worked out to deal with cloudburstsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formulation of a strategy to combat cloudbursts and landslides, following recent deadly incidents in Uttarakhand and J&K. Under the Modi government, a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand to repeal madrassa Act, new law to cover all minority institutionsUttarakhand's cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, extending minority status benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions, a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Many congratulations to Dhami government': Uttarakhand waqf board chairman on minority billAfter the Uttarakhand Cabinet decided to introduce the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, Uttarakhand waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Sunday extended his congratulations to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends Janmashatmi greetings, calls Lord Krishna 'symbol of truth'Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conveyed Janmashtami wishes, lauding Lord Krishna as a symbol of truth and justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings, calling..IndiaTimes - Published | IMD Weather Update: THESE 3 states are under heavy rain alert for the next 7 days - Leave your home with proper protectionWeather Update: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand from August 10 to August 14. Significant rains are predicted for isolated areas in Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, and Goa..DNA - Published |
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Uttarakhand: 43 people still missing in Dharali flash floods, says govt in first official noteFollowing the devastating flash flood in Dharali on August 5th, officials report 43 people still missing amidst warnings of more heavy rainfall in Uttarkashi until August 15th, potentially hindering..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘They label kanwariyas as terrorists’: BJP calls Samajwadi Party ‘communal’; slams ex-MP ST Hasan over Uttarkashi flood remarkThe BJP has criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP), labeling it a "communal party" after former SP MP ST Hasan linked the Uttarkashi flash floods to religious intolerance in Uttarakhand and Himachal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand flash floods: 164 airlifted from Dharali and Harshil to ITBP Matli; SDRF searches for stranded survivorsRescue teams are working tirelessly in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi to evacuate stranded residents after devastating flash floods hit the Harsil-Dharali region. Hundreds have been rescued, and essential..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarkashi district flash flood left trail of destruction but led to formation of...The flash floods in Uttarakhand have brought unimaginable destruction, with survivors describing the disaster as a nightmare that will stay with them forever. A total of 566 people were evacuated by..DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand CM Dhami monitors flood relief in UttarkashiIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand landslides: Army leads relief ops in Dharali, over 350 civilians rescuedTo aid coordination, the Indian Army has established a Communication Control Room at Harsil, with satellite and Wi-Fi connectivity operational. Meanwhile, BSNL and Airtel are working to restore public..DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami visits disaster-affected areasUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed disaster-hit areas, assuring residents of support. Approximately 274 stranded individuals, including tourists from various states, were evacuated..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand cloudburst: At least 3 dead, 50 missing, 70 rescued in Uttarkashi, 8 jawans swept away in flash floods, rescue operation underwayAfter the tragic cloudburst in Dharali on August 5, that led to sudden landslide and flash floods in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. At least 70 civilians have been rescued so far. As per reports,..DNA - Published |
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Drone visuals show Uttarakhand's Dharali flattened after cloudburst, mudslide: Crushed homes, buried roads, and destroyed buildings; watchIndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: 11 jawans missing in Uttarakhand flash floods; PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhawan and moreA cloudburst in Uttarakhand has left army jawans missing, prompting rescue operations amid damaged infrastructure. PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista project, aiming to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uttarakhand floods: 11 Army jawans missing, confirms NDRF; rescue ops underwayA cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army personnel, are working tirelessly..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand floods: CM Dhami reaches Uttarkashi, meets disaster victims as rescue efforts intensifyUttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected relief efforts in the disaster-hit Dharali region, with central and state agencies working to restore normalcy. Prime Minister Modi pledged..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Uttarakhand schools to remain shut in these districts till... amid heavy rainfall, IMD issues red alertIn view of the heavy rainfall, helpline numbers will remain active 24/7, and the Chief Minister has urged people to follow guidelines and avoid any unnecessary travel.DNA - Published | Uttarakhand: 5 dead, 60 feared swept away as cloudburst triggers flash floods in UttarkashiTeam of the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and NDRF are working together to search for victims in Uttarkashi's Dharali village after a cloudburst..DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami holds disaster meeting on Uttarkashi cloudburst; PM Modi calls to review reliefUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a disaster management meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to assess the cloudburst and flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali.IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand flash floods: Homes buried, roads blocked; PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami - latest developmentsA devastating flash flood struck Dharali village in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, triggered by a cloudburst. The deluge of water and debris flattened buildings, trapping dozens and resulting in..IndiaTimes - Published |
IMD says it issued regular heavy rain warnings to Uttarakhand, keeps mum on exact cause of flash floodIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarkashi cloudbursts: Flashfloods claim 4 lives, 8-10 soldiers missing, check key updatesMultiple cloudbursts in Uttarkashi led to massive destruction in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. With massive landslides, mudslides and flashfloods, the village of Dharali and Harsil Valley suffered nature's..DNA - Published |
Climate change or Himalayan curse? What led to Uttarakahand cloudbursts - explaining the weather eventA cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods, causing significant damage in high-altitude villages. The India Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as rainfall..IndiaTimes - Published | Massive Flood Wipes Out Entire Village in India in Terrifying Video, 50 MissingA monstrous flood just obliterated an entire village in India, leaving 50 people missing -- and the devastation is all caught on camera. In shocking footage Tuesday, you can see floodwaters crashing..TMZ.com - Published |
Uttarakhand flash floods: Multiple cloudbursts leave people running for life; harrowing scenes of destruction emergeIndiaTimes - Published | Another cloudburst in Uttarkashi causes landslide near Indian Army Camp, SHOCKING video surfacesAfter a sudden cloudburst in Dharali village of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand that triggered flashfloods, reports of another cloudburst and a mudslide came from Harsil in Uttarkashi, where an..DNA - Published |
Evening news wrap: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarkashi; former J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away at 79 & moreUttarakhand is reeling from a devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi, resulting in flash floods and claiming at least four lives. Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at 79 after a prolonged..IndiaTimes - Published | Entire village washed away: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarakhand - what we know so farA devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered severe flash floods, washing away homes and hotels in Dharali village. Approximately 10-12 people are feared trapped, with rescue..IndiaTimes - Published |
