Nearly half of the picturesque Dharali village was ravaged by flash floods on Tuesday afternoon
The village is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, and is home to several hotels and home stays
Four deaths have so far been confirmed in the flash flood, which followed a cloudburst. Around 130 people have been evacuated to safety, officials said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to get an update on the situation and assured him of the Centre's assistance
The Indian Army has kept its MI-17 and Chinook helicopters on standby to look for the stranded. They will take off only after the weather clears
At least 60 people are said to have gone missing, but the number is likely higher, as many had gathered for the Har Dudh fair in Dharali village when the tragedy struck
Colonel Harshvardhan, Commanding Officer of 14 Raj Rif, is leading the relief and rescue operations with a 150-soldier team
Despite its soldiers going missing and its base being hit, the team is working with full courage and determination, Shrivastava said
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