Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50am on 03 Sep 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Uttarakhand is grappling with devastating flash floods after recording 273 % excess rainfall in 24 hours, leaving over 300 roads blocked and disrupting lives and rescue operations . A viral video shared on X by Dr PM Dhakate, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, shows a leopard’s lifeless body floating in a swollen river—highlighting the tragic impact on wildlife . The IMD issued an orange alert for seven districts, and relief efforts are underway: the NDRF, Army, and SDRF rescued people and animals; several families have been moved to relief camps . Meanwhile, another viral clip showed two elephants being swept away in strong currents—but both managed to regain footing and reach safety.
