The Latest Breaking News from Uttarakhand

About 100 people missing as flash flood tears through town in northern India

Large-scale search and rescue operation under way after at least five people killed in Himalayan region

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say

Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.

Euronews · Aug 5, 2025

Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India

Flash floods have swept away homes and shops in northern India, killing at least four people and trapping many others under debris

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7

A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, Roads Blocked, Vehicles Buried Under Debris

Flash floods triggered by heavy rain wreak havoc in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, burying vehicles, blocking highways, and stranding locals. BRO teams work to clear debris as authorities warn of more rain. Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Apr 9, 2025

Dehradun News: Poor Muslims will get their rights...," said Waqf Board chairman Shadab Shams

Uttarakhand Waqf Board backs Centre's reform bill to reclaim 5,388 Muslim charitable properties, curb encroachments in key districts like Haridwar-Dehradun (65% assets), and boost transparency.

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025

Chardham Yatra 2025: Government on high alert as equine influenza hits Rudraprayag

With less than a month until the Chardham Yatra begins on April 30, the Uttarakhand government has sprung into action following the detection of equine influenza in Rudraprayag district. The highly contagious respiratory disease, confirmed in 18 horses and mules in the villages of Veeron and Basti, has prompted swift…

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025

Uttarakhand: Over 100 fell ill after eating adulterated buckwheat in Dehradun

The health of some of these individuals started deteriorating on Sunday night, while others were brought to the hospital on Monday morning, the police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 31, 2025

Uttarakhand: Three, including two teachers, killed as car falls into deep gorge

The Alto car, going from Rishikesh to Semandidhar in the district, spun out of control and fell into a 500-metre deep gorge near Bagbata on Chamba-Koti Colony road. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 31, 2025

Bureaucracy: Senior IAS Anand Vardhan appointed as next Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand

Vardhan is expected to take charge as Uttarakhand Chief Secretary on 1 April. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 28, 2025