A catastrophic cloudburst hit Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on August 5, 2025, triggering flash floods that destroyed critical infrastructure, displaced residents, and left dozens missing. With four confirmed deaths and over 100 people unaccounted for, the disaster mirrors past Himalayan tragedies like the Kedarnath (2013) and Chamoli (2021) floods. The incident highlights urgent gaps in climate adaptation, zoning enforcement, and early warning systems in India’s most disaster-prone mountain state.