Wed Sep 17 01:53:07 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Heavy overnight rains and cloudbursts have caused widespread devastation in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as well as Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, 15 people are dead, 16 are missing, and over 900 are stranded. In Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods have claimed the lives of three family members. Search and rescue operations are underway. The Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir has called for the administration to be proactive in dealing with the “colossal damage” caused by the heavy rains and floods.

**News Article:**

**Himalayan States Ravaged by Heavy Rains, Cloudbursts; Dozens Dead or Missing**

**New Delhi, September 17, 2025 (The Hindu)** – Fresh heavy showers have caused widespread devastation across the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, exacerbating the damage from previous natural disasters. In Uttarakhand, cloudbursts and heavy rains have left 15 people dead, 16 missing, and more than 900 stranded in various locations. Himachal Pradesh has also suffered greatly, with landslides and flash floods claiming the lives of three members of a family.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a review of the damage in affected areas, including Sahastradhara and Maldevta in Dehradun.

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress party has described the damage in the Union territory as “colossal,” urging Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate action.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with NDRF, SDRF, and fire brigade personnel working to reach those stranded despite the inclement weather. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Uttarakhand is coordinating the efforts.

The heavy rains are the latest in a series of natural calamities to hit the region in recent months. Authorities are working to provide aid and assistance to those affected.

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