Updated On: 06 August, 2025 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Maharashtra government is helping ensure the safety of the 51 tourists stranded in Uttarakhand after a cloudburst in Uttarkashi. Officials are in touch with disaster management teams in Uttarakhand and at the district level to arrange support on the ground

Lord Shiva idol at the ashram`s Aarti Sthal in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. PIC/ PTI
A cloudburst followed by heavy rainfall hit the Dharali area in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, causing the Khir Ganga river to swell and resulting in damage to several houses. During the incident, 51 tourists from Maharashtra — including 11 from Nanded and 40 from other districts — were stranded in the region. The State Emergency Operations Centre has confirmed that all the tourists are safe.
The Maharashtra government is helping ensure the safety of the 51 tourists stranded in Uttarakhand after a cloudburst in Uttarkashi. Officials are in touch with disaster management teams in Uttarakhand and at the district level to arrange support on the ground.
Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi is also involved in helping move the tourists to a safer location.