Heavy rainfall struck Dehradun's Sahastradhara area Monday night, causing severe flooding along the Karligaad rivulet. The swollen waters destroyed a major bridge and damaged numerous riverside businesses. Two hotels collapsed under the force of the floodwaters while dozens of nearby shops suffered extensive damage. District Magistrate Savin Bansal immediately coordinated emergency response efforts across multiple departments. Rescue teams from SDRF, NDRF, and Public Works Department deployed overnight with heavy machinery.
Authorities evacuated residents from dangerous areas near the overflowing stream to secure locations. Search operations continue for two missing persons as officials maintain high alert status across all emergency services. SDM Kumkum Joshi arrived at the disaster site during nighttime hours to oversee ground-level relief activities. The administration follows Incident Response System protocols to minimize casualties and provide victim assistance. A similar cloudburst previously affected Chamoli district's Mopata village in August, resulting in two missing persons and livestock losses.
Authorities evacuated residents from dangerous areas near the overflowing stream to secure locations. Search operations continue for two missing persons as officials maintain high alert status across all emergency services. SDM Kumkum Joshi arrived at the disaster site during nighttime hours to oversee ground-level relief activities. The administration follows Incident Response System protocols to minimize casualties and provide victim assistance. A similar cloudburst previously affected Chamoli district's Mopata village in August, resulting in two missing persons and livestock losses.
