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Glacier breaks at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli; 150 labourers missing

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A major tragedy was reported in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Sunday after a glacier broke in Dhauli Ganga valley in the Joshimath area. Several labourers working at Rishi Ganga hydroelectric power project were reported missing soon after the incident.

According to the details, a dam of the Tapovan power project was breached. Reports suggested that the dam has been washed away. Teams of ITBP and SDRF personnel were rushed to the affected areas to rescue the villagers and locals. 

Meanwhile, the rivers in the region witnessed flash floods soon after the glacier broke. 

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary OM Prakash has said 100 to150 casualties are feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district.

Massive destruction is feared. More than 150 labourers working at the Rishi Ganga power project may have been directly affected, said State Disaster Response Force DIG Ridhim Aggarwal.

Though the impact of the disaster may not be felt in Rishikesh and Haridwar, the towns have been put on alert.

Following the glacier breach, a massive flood was witnessed in Dhauliganga near Reni village, where many river bankside houses were flooded. 

Commenting on the incident, the local police said Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in the Tapovan area and those residing on the bank of the Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest.

The disaster was also confirmed by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, who rushed to the spot and said police and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. 

"Government is taking all necessary steps," the chief minister said. 

A video posted by news agency ANI showed water level in the Dhauliganga river rising suddenly  following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district.

Meanwhile, Rawat has also convened an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation and to supervise rescue and relief operations. 

People in the vicinity have been evacuated and the flow of Bhagirathi River has been stopped as a precautionary measure, Rawat said, adding, the flow of water of Alaknanda, Srinagar Dam and Rishikesh Dam have been emptied to prevent the flow of water.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said, India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety. (India TV news)


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  • Tanha silva Sunday, 07 February 2021 02:58 PM

    End of the article it was mentioned its india news. Then got to know its india. Was wondering if this was occured in sri lanka. Cut and paste will not work sometimes

    Kalum Sunday, 07 February 2021 06:28 PM

    Very true....scrolled down to say the same comment!

    Jaffna Hospital Massacre on 21 Oct 1987 Sunday, 07 February 2021 08:56 PM

    Uttarakhand is the state in India from which Indian Army’s “Rajput Riffle Regiment” soldiers and officers come from. Of all the atrocities committed by the Indian Army in Jaffna, this regiment was the most cold blooded killers.


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