Uttarakhand flash flood fury: India Today reports from Ground Zero

In this edition of 5ive Live, watch India Today's ground reports from the disaster-affected regions in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. The flash floods in Dharali village and Sukhi Top have claimed five lives, left many missing, and swept away homes, hotels, and restaurants in the area, which was busy due to the Char Dham Yatra. Rescue operations, carried out by the Army, NDRF, and SDRF, face significant challenges due to treacherous terrain, unstable weather, and landslides that have severely damaged the Gangotri Highway, including a 60-meter cave-in. Connectivity to the affected zone is cut off, with helicopters being the only viable transport for officials. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is on-site to oversee relief efforts and meet affected locals. The show also examines the underlying causes of recurring Himalayan disasters, such as melting glaciers, rapid urbanisation, and dam expansion, raising critical questions about human impact on the fragile ecosystem.