Uttarkashi Cloud burst : There has been heavy destruction due to cloudburst at two places in Purola and Barkot of Uttarkashi district. Many houses and hotels have been damaged due to cloudburst in Chhada Khad of Purola. In Gangnani of Barkot, there has been heavy damage due to cloudburst. Many vehicles have also been buried in the debris at both the places.
No casualties have been reported so far in the cloudburst incidents, but many people are buried under the debris. Rescue work is going on.
Panic has spread in the area due to the incidents of cloudburst. People are afraid to come out of the houses. The administration has advised people to be alert and go to safe places.
The reason for the cloudburst incidents is not yet clear. It is believed that the clouds have burst due to heavy rain and heavy snowfall.
Due to the incidents of cloudburst, the possibility of disaster has increased once again in Uttarakhand. The state government has issued an alert to all the districts and necessary arrangements are being made for rescue operations.
Cloudburst incidents are not a new thing for Uttarakhand. In the past years, there have been many incidents of cloudbursts in the state, which have caused huge destruction. The reason for the incidents of cloudburst is heavy rain and heavy snowfall. When clouds are filled with too much water and ice, they burst and huge amounts of water and debris are flung down. This causes huge devastation and many people lose their lives.
Some measures can be taken to avoid cloudburst incidents. These measures include:
Do not stay in areas prone to cloudburst.
If you live in an area prone to cloudburst, make a plan to move to a safe place.
Make your homes safe.
Keep information about the area around you.
Go to a safe place immediately after getting a cloudburst warning.
Cloudbursts are a serious disaster. To avoid these incidents, all people should be alert and take necessary measures.