Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in Uttarakhand's Dehradun and other regions have caused significant devastation, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and leaving 16 individuals missing. The extreme weather event, which occurred on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, led to swollen rivers washing away buildings, roads, and bridges, stranding approximately 900 people.

Key Points:

• Casualties and Missing Persons: At least 15 people have died, with 13 deaths reported in Dehradun district, and one each in Nainital and Pithoragarh districts. Sixteen people are still missing in various parts of Dehradun.
• Incident Details: Eight residents from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district were among the deceased; they were crossing the Tons River in Vikasnagar tehsil when their tractor-trolley was swept away by the strong current. Two more individuals from the same group are reported missing.
• Rescue Operations: Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and fire brigade have been deployed to assist those affected and search for the missing. Around 900 stranded individuals have been successfully rescued.
• Affected Areas: The Sahastradhara and Maldevta areas experienced the most severe impact. The Tamsa River (also known as the Tons River) inundated the Tapkeshwar Temple.
• Infrastructure Damage: The heavy rains have caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure, including damage to 13 bridges, 10 culverts, 2 houses, 31 walls, 21 roads, 7 drinking water schemes and 24 retaining walls. The Dehradun–Mussoorie road was severely damaged, with parts of it being washed away. Landslides have blocked major access routes from Mussoorie to Dehradun, including Jharipani, Chunakhala and Kimadi roads, isolating the affected areas.
• Government Response: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed the affected areas and instructed officials to expedite rescue and relief operations. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a financial compensation of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.
• Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the next four days, indicating the possibility of more rainfall. Scattered thunderstorms are expected during the day today, September 17, 2025, with a 35% chance of rain.
• Stranded Tourists: Approximately 3,000 tourists were stranded in Mussoorie due to the road blockages. Efforts are underway to provide aid to stranded residents.
• Past Incidents: Since April, natural disasters in Uttarakhand have claimed 87 lives, injured 131 and left 98 missing. Tuesday's single-day death toll has been the deadliest to hit the region in a while.

The situation remains critical, and rescue operations are ongoing amidst the challenging weather conditions.