Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:51pm on 02 Aug 2024,Friday India
Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have led to at least 18 deaths and significant disruption. In Uttarakhand, 13 bodies have been recovered, with 16 still missing. An orange alert is in effect for Uttar Kashi, and the Kedarnath Yatra has been suspended. Himachal Pradesh reports five deaths, with 49 people missing. Multiple roads and highways are closed, hampering rescue efforts. Authorities have deployed NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and Army personnel, and rescue operations continue despite challenging weather conditions.
