Uttarkashi Tragedy: Cloudburst Wipes Out Hotel Site, 8–9 Workers Feared Missing | ABP NEWS

A devastating cloudburst hit the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, causing massive destruction at a hotel construction site in the Balighar area. According to initial reports, 8 to 9 labourers working at the under-construction hotel are missing, and rescue operations are currently underway. The site has been heavily damaged by the debris and sludge brought on by the sudden downpour. The NDRF and local administration teams have been deployed to conduct rescue efforts. District officials, including the DM, are on-site assessing the situation and coordinating the search for the missing workers. Nearby fields and other hotels have also reported damage due to the cloudburst. Local authorities are trying to identify the missing individuals and trace where they came from, as most were daily wage workers. Continuous rains across the hilly regions of Uttarakhand are causing landslides, floods, and road blockages, severely affecting pilgrims and travelers. This natural disaster highlights the ongoing vulnerability of hill areas during the monsoon season, where unpredictable weather continues to endanger lives and infrastructure. The administration has urged travelers to exercise caution and stay updated with weather advisories.