A catastrophic flood has completely destroyed a village in India, leaving 50 individuals unaccounted for, with the destruction captured on video.
In alarming video footage from Tuesday, floodwaters are seen rushing down the mountains in Dharali, Uttarakhand, sweeping through a narrow valley and dislodging rocks and trees, accompanied by the haunting cries of onlookers filming from a distance.
The scene was horrifying as debris and mud surged through the area, completely demolishing homes and overwhelming people trying to escape on foot and in vehicles.
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Panic ensued as concerns grew that many individuals might be trapped beneath the debris. With at least 50 villagers reported missing and many feared dead, officials are preparing for the worst following this tragic event.
Uttarakhand, located in the Himalayas, frequently experiences flash floods and landslides. Some experts attribute this disaster to climate change.
In 2023, 30 lives were lost when heavy rainfall triggered another deadly series of floods and landslides in the region.
