5 Lives Lost, Several Washed Away. Stand With The Victims of Uttarakhand Cloudburst

On August 5, 2025, a devastating cloudburst tore through Dharali village near Gangotri in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. In less than 20 seconds, a wall of water, mud, and debris rushed down from the hills, sweeping away homes, hotels, shops, and everything in its path.

At least four people have lost their lives, and around 50 are missing under debris or swept away by the floodwaters.

“We were asleep when we heard a roar. In minutes, water was everywhere. We grabbed what we could and ran uphill,” recalls Suresh, a resident who lost his home.

Roads are blocked, bridges have been damaged, and entire stretches of the valley are cut off. Rescue teams from SDRF, NDRF, and the Army are working tirelessly, but continuous rainfall is making operations extremely difficult.

In shelters, survivors are still in shock. “It was like the mountain broke apart,” says Pooja Devi, now taking refuge in a temporary camp after losing her house. The situation remains critical. A red alert has been issued for Uttarkashi and neighboring districts, with more heavy rainfall forecast. Villages remain cut off, and essentials are scarce.

Right now, there is an urgent need for:

• Fresh meals for displaced families
  
  
• Shelter kits with tarpaulins and blankets
  
  
• Safe drinking water and hygiene supplies
  
  
• Emergency medical care for the injured
  
  

“We have nothing left. Only hope that someone will help,” says a victim who watched his home being washed away.

The people of Uttarakhand are in urgent need of relief. Your support can bring food, shelter, and hope to families who have lost everything overnight.

Stand with Uttarakhand today. Donate now. Every moment counts. 

About The NGOs :

Humanitarian Aid International (HAI) : Humanitarian Aid International (HAI) is an Indian not-for-profit dedicated to transforming humanitarian response and development by placing local communities at the heart of their work. They believe that those closest to crises are best positioned to lead the response, and they champion locally led, equity-driven, and sustainable solutions. In the past two years alone, HAI and its LOCAL members have responded to 15 emergencies across 12 states, reaching more than 74,000 people in rural, conflict-affected, and hard-to-reach areas. Their humanitarian efforts follow the Survivor- and Community-Led Response (SCLR) approach, empowering communities to drive both recovery and long-term risk reduction.

Dev Bhoomi Samiti : Dev Bhoomi Samiti is a non-profit non-government organization based in Uttarakhand, India. It was founded in 2015 by Pravesh Uniyal to empower underprivileged children, youth, and women through relevant education, innovative healthcare, and market-focused livelihood programmes. Dev Bhoomi Samiti has been working in rural areas of Uttarakhand for over 9 years. It has improved thousands of lives and made a significant contribution to the region's development.

ActionAid India : ActionAid India is a nationally registered organization that has been working with poor and marginalized communities in India since 1972. Operating across 24 states and three union territories through 16 state offices, the association is governed by an independent General Assembly and Governing Board. In collaboration with communities, supporters, institutions, and the government, ActionAid strives to uphold the values of equality, fraternity, and liberty for all.The organization works in 317 districts, including 134 of the most backward districts, impacting over 8 million people annually.