India: Chamoli Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods, Sweeps Away Bridge in Niti Valley.

Chamoli, India - August 10, 2026 A sudden cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district triggered intense flash flooding in the Tamak region on Monday, August 10, sending a powerful torrent of water, mud, rocks and debris through the valley. Dramatic footage shows the force of the floodwaters as a bridge is struck by the swollen flow and swept away within seconds. The incident occurred in the Niti Valley region, near the India-China border. The heavy flow also damaged roads and disrupted connectivity towards Niti Valley and Malari, with several vehicles reportedly washed away in the affected area. Rescue and response teams have been deployed, while authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas as heavy rainfall continues to raise the risk of further flash floods and landslides. The latest visuals underline the sheer force of the sudden flooding and the vulnerability of infrastructure in Uttarakhand’s mountainous terrain.