DEHRADUN: The recent devastating deluge in Uttarakhand's Dharali village, which caused widespread destruction, may not have been triggered by a cloudburst, according to meteorological data and scientific experts.

Rescue efforts are underway in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region after a sudden cloudburst triggered flash floods, stranding several residents and tourists. Teams from the Army, ITBP, and disaster response forces have been pressed into action,

Dehradun, Rescue operations in Uttarakhand's flash flood-ravaged Uttarkashi district gained momentum on Thursday, with 65 stranded people airlifted to Matli, officials said. Efforts were also stepped up to airlift advanced equipment to the Himalayan village of Dharali to speed up the search for those trapped under rubble, they said.