06 August,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celebs react to Uttarkashi cloudburst
A cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali village caused widespread devastation, sweeping away homes, shops, and roads. So far, several people have lost their lives while the rescue teams have evacuated many of them safely. Amid the incident, Bollywood celebs like Sonu Sood, Sara Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar and others expressed concern over the heartbreaking cloudburst incident.
Several members of the Indian film industry, including Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Sood, and Bhumi Pednekar, have expressed condolences to those affected by the cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
Sara Ali Khan, who shot her debut Kedarnath there took to Instagram and wrote, "My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the incident in Uttarakhand. Praying for safety, strength and healing for all (sic)." In another post, she provided emergency contact numbers to support ongoing relief operations. "Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has issued the following emergency numbers: 01374222126, 01374222722, 9456556431," read the message.
Actor Sonu Sood also expressed his concern over the tragedy. "Heartbroken by the devastating floods & cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Prayers for every life affected. It's time the nation comes together -- while the govt does its part, we as individuals must stand up for every soul who lost a home, a living, a life," Sonu wrote on X.
"What's happening in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand is heartbreaking," Bhumi Pednekar wrote on her social media post.
Major actor Adivi Sesh took to X and reacted to the incident, writing, "Praying for #Uttarakhand. Heartbreaking visuals."
Actress Urvashi Rautela, who hails from the state, took to social media to express deep sorrow and solidarity.
On Tuesday, the cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi district, sweeping away homes, shops and roads. Several people are feared missing. Two cloudburst incidents were reported, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area, resulting in widespread destruction.
Due to the cloudburst, the road at Bhatwadi on the Uttarkashi-Harsil route has been completely washed out. Reportedly, the region also suffered from mudslides and flash floods.
Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing, led by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Over 130 people have been rescued so far, according to the Uttarakhand government officials. While four have lost their lives.
