According to the local administration, the sudden heavy rains caused flooding in small rivers and streams, which led to massive landslides in the hilly areas.
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At least 4 people have died and more than 50 people are missing due to floods and landslides that occurred after heavy rains in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state of India on Tuesday night.
According to the local administration, the sudden heavy rains caused flooding in small rivers and streams, which led to massive landslides in the hilly areas.
Many houses are said to have been swept away and many people are suspected to be buried in the mud and debris.
Television footage shows mudslides and torrential rains wreaking havoc on settlements.
So far rescue and relief teams have been deployed to the spot and search and rescue operations are continuing at a brisk pace.
Emergency health camps have been launched in the affected areas and distribution of food, clothing and essential relief materials is underway.
The process of moving local residents to safer places has also been accelerated.
The administration has warned that there may be more heavy rain in the coming days and asked the citizens to be alert.
The total damage is being assessed and more details will be released gradually.
