Rescue operations in Dharali and Harsil reveal the extent of injuries sustained by villagers and Army personnel, with many battling trauma in Uttarakhand hospitals. Victims suffered severe blunt force injuries, fractures, and lung damage from being swept away by a cloudburst. Doctors extracted mud and stones from deep within patients' bodies.
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Tragedy struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district as cloudbursts triggered devastating flash floods in Harsil, leaving at least ten Army personnel missing. Rescue operations are underway, with the Air Force on standby to assist. The Kheer Ganga river overflowed, causing extensive damage in Dharali village, a key stop for Gangotri pilgrims.
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