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Dehradun Cloudburst Kills Four, Two Missing
A severe cloudburst struck Dehradun, Uttarakhand, late Monday night, washing away cars, shops, and damaging infrastructure. Four people died in the flash floods, and two others are missing. Rescue operations are underway.
Areas and Damage
The cloudburst hit several parts of Dehradun, including Sahastradhara, where the Tamsa river swelled and rivers and streams overflowed. Shops, restaurants, and roads were destroyed. A bridge was damaged.
Response
Authorities deployed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other local teams to conduct search and rescue. District officials and the Chief Minister are monitoring the situation, with efforts ongoing to locate the missing.
Weather Alerts & Context
The region is under a red alert due to the heavy rain and risk of further cloudbursts or landslides. Rivers and rivulets are at high levels, and many areas remain at risk from sudden flooding.
