Cloudbursts struck Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts on Thursday night, trapping families and causing injuries. Debris flows blocked areas, prompting urgent rescue operations. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is overseeing relief efforts and coordinating with officials. This is the second cloudburst to hit the region this week, following earlier damage in Chamoli.
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