Chamoli hit by flash floods, bridge washed away
Flash floods in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand have destroyed a bridge, leaving a driver missing and disrupting connectivity for several villages. Emergency response teams are currently conducting search operations and assisting affected tourists.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of Himalayan infrastructure to extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in the region.
Flash floods in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district washed away a bridge in the Tamak Nalata area, leaving a vehicle and its driver missing. NDRF teams have been deployed for search operations, while authorities are working to restore connectivity to 15–16 villages and assist tourists affected by the disruption.
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