On Tuesday afternoon, a devastating cloudburst hit Dharali, a region known for its ecological sensitivity and significance as a key stop for pilgrims heading to Gangotri. The heavy rains caused massive mudslides,

Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is one of India’s most disaster-prone zones. The recent cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Tharali village, which has left at least five people dead and dozens missing, is yet another reminder of the deadly interplay between geography, climate change, and unchecked development in the region.

A Haridwar-based travel agency, which arranged the 10-day tour to Uttarakhand, was also unable to provide any update on the group's whereabouts.