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Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst RAW FOOTAGE: Moment Cloudburst Causes Flash Floods in Uttarkashi [Video]

Uttarakhand Uttarkashi Cloudburst RAW FOOTAGE: Moment Cloudburst Causes Flash Floods in Uttarkashi

Dramatic raw footage from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, captures the exact moment a powerful cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods. Torrents of water tore through the town, swallowing homes, hotels,..

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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Workers to be rescued by this evening, asserts ONGC director

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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Fruits, medicines delivered to trapped workers via 6-inch pipeline

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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Every possible method being tried for speedy evacuation, says Nitin Gadkari

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'Expect we can reach victims in two-odd days': Nitin Gadkari after inspecting Uttarkashi tunnel crash site

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Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Five-option action plan to be adopted to save trapped workers, says Road Transport Secretary

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Uttarkashi tunnel crash: Rescue team begins operation to insert 6-inch pipe to maintain food supply

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue operations continue, priority is evacuating trapped workers, says Uttarkashi DM

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