A cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and Army personnel, are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to locate the missing soldiers. The area is isolated due to road breaches and a collapsed bridge, complicating relief efforts.
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