Mandakini River Breaks 23-Year Record, Floods Chamra Town

On Tuesday, the Mandakini River in Chamra, Uttarakhand, broke a 23‑year high, sending a torrent of water through the town and its outskirts. The sudden surge washed away a key bridge, isolating residents and cutting off access to nearby villages. Shops and temples along the riverbank were submerged, and several structures collapsed under the force of the flood. Rescue teams, including the Uttarakhand Disaster Response Force, used helicopters and boats to evacuate people trapped in low‑lying areas. Local authorities have deployed additional resources and are monitoring the river’s flow as the weather remains unsettled.