DEHRADUN: The recent devastating deluge in Uttarakhand's Dharali village, which caused widespread destruction, may not have been triggered by a cloudburst, according to meteorological data and scientific experts.

Rescue efforts are underway in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region after a sudden cloudburst triggered flash floods, stranding several residents and tourists. Teams from the Army, ITBP, and disaster response forces have been pressed into action,

Initial reports of a cloudburst causing the Dharali flash flood in Uttarkashi are being questioned as experts suggest a glacier collapse or glacial lake outburst is more likely. Satellite images reveal glaciers and lakes above the village,