Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand: Catastrophic House Collapses and Flooding

Heavy rains caused significant damage in Uttarakhand, India, leading to house collapses and flash floods. Three people were killed and six injured in a house collapse in Haridwar. A family's whereabouts are unknown following a cloudburst in Tehri. The administration rerouted the Kanwariyas to ensure their safety.

In a tragic series of events triggered by heavy rain, three individuals lost their lives, and at least six others sustained injuries after a house collapsed in Haridwar district on Wednesday evening. Torrential rainstorms wreaked havoc across Uttarakhand, leading to flash floods and massive disruptions.

Officials reported a family missing after a cloudburst in the Tehri district’s Ghansali area. The rain-induced house collapse in Bharpur village near Roorkee resulted in fatalities and injuries as people were buried under the debris. The injured are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The city of Haridwar experienced severe waterlogging, submerging roads and causing significant damage to infrastructure. A truck carrying essential items for Kanwariyas was washed away in Kharkhari, and about a dozen vehicles were similarly affected. The administration has since rerouted the Kanwariyas for safety.