This is the terrifying moment floods wiped out a village, leaving at least 50 residents missing in India.

Dramatic footage shows raging floodwaters surging downhill as they swept away rocks and branches down a mountain in Dharali in Uttarakhand.

Heavy debris and sludge surged through the neighbourhood, creating havoc and leaving many feared trapped under the rubble.

Several wooden homes were flattened by the torrents.

Officials said at least 50 villagers were missing with many feared dead following the disaster on Tuesday morning.

A spokesman said: 'Rising water levels in the Khir Ganga river have reportedly caused damage in the Dharali market area. Army units from Harsil, along with police and SDRF teams, have been dispatched to Bhatwari.'

Uttarakhand, which is found in the Himalayas, is prone to flash floods and landslides. Some environmental experts blame them on the theory of climate change.

In 2023, at least 30 people died after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in the area.