This crucial decision by the Ministry paves the way for bereaved families to access much-needed financial assistance under the disaster relief package.
The cloudburst occurred at Syori Phal Patti in Yamuna Valley in the evening and sludge from a flooded stream rushed downwards, inflicting damage in low-lying areas.
Experts suggest the Dharali cloudburst could have been mitigated if scientific warnings from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) about extreme rainfall had been heeded.
Disaster management officials said mobile tower data from August 5 will be used to trace and verify the last known locations of those missing in the Uttarkashi disaster.
Deodar trees have dense root systems that bind soil, prevent erosion, and block debris and water flow during heavy rains or landslides, protecting vulnerable Himalayan regions.
