Uttarakhand

American

[oot-er-uh-kuhnd] / ˌʊt ər əˈkʌnd /

noun

a state in northwestern India, created in 2000 from part of Uttar Pradesh. 19,739 sq. mi. (51,123 sq. km). Dehra Dun.

Uttarakhand British

/ ˌʊtəˈrækɑːnd /

noun

Former name: Uttaranchal. a state of N India, created in 2000 from the N part of Uttar Pradesh: in the Himalayas, rising to over 7500 m (25 000 ft); rice, tea, and timber. Capital: Dehra Dun. Pop: 8 479 562 (2001). Area: 51 125 sq km (19 739 sq miles)

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Rains have also battered other states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and parts of Indian-administered Kashmir.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

On 5 August, nearly half of the village of Dharali, in Uttarakhand state, was submerged after it was hit by a massive flash flood.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Officials say more than 100 people are missing after a cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods in India's northern state of Uttarakhand.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Heavy rains have been lashing the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand over the past weeks, and Uttarkashi, where Dharali village is located, has been particularly affected, with flooding reported in many places.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Seven people have died in a helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials have said.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

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