5000 dead, several still trapped

Fears are mounting that the death toll in the Uttarakhand flash floods could be dramatically higher than what was first put out. The Disaster Management Minister of the state has estimated that it could even touch five thousand. The situation continues to be grim as thousands are still stranded in Badrinath, and the possibility of fresh rainfall has raised serious concern over rescue operations. TIMES NOW gets you ground reports from across the state.