The Ukhimath Tehsil of District Rudraprayag witnessed a cloudburst on the night of 13-14 September 2012, causing widespread damage. The incessant rains and landslides that followed worsened the situation. As per the Rapid Assessment survey carried out by the Inter Agency Group (IAG), the incident impacted 8 villages in the Tehsil with 350 households and 1200 population. About 70 people lost their lives, 47 houses completely damaged/washed away and agriculture crop spread over 1300 acres of land destroyed with some 150 livestock lost.
The publication details the relief initiative organized under the aegis of the CII Foundation lead by the CII Uttarakhand State Council in partnership with the locals and the district administration.