Dehradun Cloudburst LIVE: CM Dhami Addresses Multi-Purpose Tehsil Diwas, Says Natural Disasters Caused Huge Losses; State Facing 'Big Disaster'

Dehradun Cloudburst LIVE Updates: A cloudburst in Dehradun has submerged the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple and left two people missing. Know live updates on the rescue operations, road closures, and the latest weather alerts.  

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 19:19
Dehradun Cloudburst LIVE

Dehradun Cloudburst News Live: Overnight, heavy rains have caused a huge cloudburst on the outskirts of Dehradun, resulting in flash floods that swept away cars, shops, and roads. The rain filled the Tamsa River, which swamped the historic Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, a sacred pilgrimage point in the area.

Two individuals have been reported missing by the authorities following the incident. Relief and rescue operations are in progress with State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams deployed in the affected regions.

Corrigendum: This article previously carried the name of Dev Bhoomi Institute incorrectly as the place of cloudburst and landslide. However, the same has been corrected and Zee News Digital regrets the error made during the coverage. The correct name of the institution is Shri Dev Bhoomi Institute.

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16 September 2025, 18:28 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Rs 2 Lakh For Families Of Deceased Residents Of UP: CM Yogi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath condoled the deaths in the Dehradun cloudburst, calling the loss of lives extremely heartbreaking. He announced Rs 2 lakh aid for families of Uttar Pradesh victims and directed officials to ensure respectful transport of their mortal remains.

“My condolences are with the deceased families. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and to bless the injured with a speedy recovery,” the CM wrote on X.

 

16 September 2025, 17:13 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | CM Dhami Says State Facing 'Big Disaster'

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday, said that the state is "facing a big disaster…the disaster that started on 5th August is continuing. Due to this, there has been a huge loss to our lives and property and our resources have been affected by this disaster."

 

16 September 2025, 16:37 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | 'All Departments Working In Close Coordination,' Says CM Dhami 

Speaking on the recent cloudburst situation in Dehradun, CM Dhami said, state and district administration teams are continuously active in the field, with all departments working in close coordination to carry out relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts.

 

16 September 2025, 16:12 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | CM Dhami Addresses Tehsil Diwas

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the Tehsil Diwas (multi-purpose camp) organised across the state from the Chief Minister’s residence.

He said, "Due to this disaster, there has been a huge loss to our lives and property and our resources have been affected by this disaster. All the roads, electricity and wires in different areas have been affected and a lot of our resources have been invested in this..."

 

16 September 2025, 15:48 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Uttarakhand Faces Severe Tragedy: BJP MP Bansal

On the cloudburst in Dehradun, BJP MP Naresh Bansal said, "Uttarakhand has faced a severe tragedy. Since last year’s rainy season, disasters have occurred periodically… villages were destroyed and relief work is ongoing…”

 

16 September 2025, 15:22 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Ganga River’s Water Level On High Rise 

Amid heavy rainfall in Uttrakhand, the Ganga River’s water level is continuously rising after the cloudburst. Authorities have issued strict alerts, urging residents near the river to stay vigilant and avoid the banks. Police are broadcasting warnings via loudspeakers.

 

 

16 September 2025, 15:03 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | 'Humans Exploit Nature For Personal Gain': Geologist M.P.S. Bisht 

Geologist M.P.S. Bisht of Garhwal Central University warned that increasing landslides and soil erosion in Uttarakhand’s hills signal serious consequences if humans continue exploiting nature for personal gain. 

He highlighted that construction activities in fragile areas along the Alaknanda and Mandakini river valleys have weakened mountains, creating new danger zones each year.

 

 

16 September 2025, 14:41 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | 'We Pray That Rains Subside…,' Says Congress Leader Nizamuddin

Congress leader Qazi Nizamuddin said, "We pray that the rains subside and urge the government to activate SDRF and NDRF teams, ensure relief materials reach those affected, provide adequate compensation to those who suffered losses, and rescue those stranded..."

 

16 September 2025, 14:22 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Jakhan River On High Rise, Highway Collapses

Heavy Rains led to water level increase in Jakhan river, which Collapsed Rishikesh-Dehradun Highway at Mazri Village. A nearby temple is flooded.

 

 

16 September 2025, 14:11 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Overflowing Water Enters Houses In Mazri Village

Naib Tehsildar Rajendra Singh Rawat said, "Overflowing water has entered many houses in Mazri village. A lot of damaged trees in the water had blocked the flow of water...Rescue and relief work is ongoing here…"

 

16 September 2025, 13:57 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | SDRF Rescues Three People Stranded In River

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people stranded in Chandrabhaga river, while several vehicles remain stuck in floodwaters. Authorities have urged residents to stay cautious and avoid venturing near swollen rivers and streams.

 

16 September 2025, 13:43 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Chandrabhaga River Flows Above Normal Levels

Heavy rains have also impacted Rishikesh, where the Chandrabhaga river is flowing above normal levels since morning, with water reaching the highway.

16 September 2025, 13:33 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Tamsa River Rises High After Heavy Rains

Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple priest Acharya Bipin Joshi said that the river started flowing heavily in the morning. The entire temple premises were submerged, he said to ANI.

 

16 September 2025, 13:14 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple Submerged

After heavy rainfall lashed Dehradun district last night, the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city's most prominent shrines, submerged due to the rise of water in Tamsa river.

 

16 September 2025, 12:57 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | NDRF Rescues Person Trapped In Floodwaters

Amid heavy rains and damaged infrastructure in Dehradun,  NDRF personnel rescued a person trapped in floodwaters.

 

 

16 September 2025, 12:28 PM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | 100 Students Rescued From Waterlogged Institute

During rescue operations in Dehradun, “Disaster response teams rescued 100 students stranded at Shree Dev Bhoomi Institute of Education Science and Technology, Dehradun after heavy overnight rains caused waterlogging.”

 

16 September 2025, 11:53 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | 'Search Operations Stopped': NDRF Assistant Commandant

Amid rescue operations in the cloudburst affected area, Ajay Pant, Assistant Commandant of NDRF said, search operations have been stopped as debris and water are coming down from the hills.

"As you can see, the situation is very bad due to cloudbursts. There has been a lot of damage to the house and properties. Three people have been trapped,” he said.

 

16 September 2025, 11:33 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: NDRF And SDRF Start Rescue Operations 

After the cloudburst hit Dehradun, NDRF and SDRF have started the rescue operations in Dehradun's Sahastradhara as cloudbursts in the area have led to heavy flooding, resulting in severe damage to houses and properties.

16 September 2025, 11:22 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: Communication Disrupted In Rishikesh 

Amid heavy rains in many districts of Uttrakhand, communication has been disrupted in rural areas of Rishikesh due to the water of the rivers. The railway line connectivity has also been lost due to the heavy water flow.

 

 

16 September 2025, 11:12 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE | Three People Got Buried Under Mountain: Local Resident 

A local resident said they first heard a loud noise around 11 pm, “as if a mountain had fallen.” By morning, they discovered their house had been washed away…”

“Three people got buried under when the mountain behind our house collapsed,” she said.

 

 

16 September 2025, 10:57 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: 'Spent Night In Temple, Shifting For Safety,' Says Local Resident

After the cloudburst situation in Dehradun, a local resident said, "... I was on duty last night when this happened. After that, children spent the night in the temple... For now, I'm shifting my family for safety... The roads have been totally damaged..."

 

 

16 September 2025, 10:51 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: Efforts Being Made To Normalise, Says CM Dhami

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Due to the heavy rains last night, all the rivers here are in spate… Roads have been completely washed away…Houses have suffered a lot."

"Lives of the people are in disarray. All efforts are being made to normalise it…," the CM said.

 

16 September 2025, 10:43 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: People Shift To Safer Places

After the cloudburst hit Dehradun, people are being shifted to safer places as floods triggered by the heavy rainfall have caused severe damage to their houses and properties in Sahastradhara.

 

 

16 September 2025, 10:36 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: All Departments Working, ‘Spoke With PM Modi…,’ Says CM Dhami 

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "There has been a lot of damage…Livelihood is affected. We are working to get things back on track…"

"All our departments are working… PM Modi and Home minister  Amit Shah spoke with me this morning…all possible help will be provided," the CM said.

 

 

16 September 2025, 10:23 AM

Dehradun Cloud Burst LIVE: CM Dhami Inspected Kesarwala, Maldevta Area

After heavy rains hit Uttarakhand, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the disaster-affected area in Kesarwala, Maldevta area.

A 100-meter-long road was washed away in Maldevta, Raipur, due to the heavy water flow in the Sahastradhara area of ​​Dehradun district.