The disaster occurred at around 1:30 pm local time (Indian Standard Time – IST) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (which corresponds to approximately 08:00 GMT) when a cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga River triggered a sudden flash flood through Dharal
This year has been a brutal reminder of the consequences of our actions. We’ve witnessed a surge in extreme weather events—most of them fueled by human interference. In our relentless pursuit of development, we have exploited nature, cut down forests, tampered with mountains, and ignored the delicate balance that sustains life. And now, nature is responding.
Just today, a devastating cloudburst struck the Dharalai region of Uttarakhand. Triggered by the melting of multiple glaciers in the upper reaches of the Himalayas, a massive volume of water collected in a glacial lake. The pressure became too much. The lake cracked.
In a matter of moments, a torrent of water came rushing down the slopes, swallowing everything in its path. The water turned into a violent mudslide, destroying roads, sweeping away homes, markets, and lives.
People had built roadside markets, hotels, and homes along the riverbanks—areas once warned to be at risk. Today, many of them are buried beneath the mud and debris. Families have been torn apart. Lives lost. Dreams destroyed.
This is not just a natural disaster. It’s a human-made tragedy.
We played with nature, and now nature is playing with us.
“Let this not be just another headline. Let this be a wake-up call. We must learn to coexist with the Earth, not conquer it. If we continue down this path, today’s disaster in Dharalai will be only one of many more to come.”
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