Uttarakhand glacier burst: floods, 10 people dead, 170 people missing in Chamoli district, check out all the other details below:
At least, 170 people have been reported missing after a glacier broke off near Raini village in the Tapovan area of Chamoli district. Devastating visuals are coming from Uttarakhand.
As of now, houses in the area along with the Rishigana Power Project have been damaged. The devastation was caught on camera, a video that has been circulating online displays the scale of the havoc it wreaked on its way.
After the glacial burst, there was major flooding in Dhauliganga.
ITBP personnel assess the damages in Tapovan and area of Reni where flash flood occurred earlier today. (Photo source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/8qDJcsbbDt
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
As per the reports, the rescue operation has started, and ITBP and SDRF teams are there. Till now, 5 NDRF teams, and two ITBP have been sent for rescue operations. Meanwhile, more NDRF teams are being organized for the same.
#WATCH | Water level in Dhauliganga river rises suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/syiokujhns
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety.”
Goosebumps…..Absolute Bravery
Going into tunnel
Putting own life in danger and
rescuing trapped workers
Salute & Prayers for our ITBP bravehearts 🌺🙏💪Jai Hind 🇮🇳#Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/ziqjNnAXnj— Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) February 7, 2021
In the videos and images, we can see the massive burst of water tearing through a narrow valley below the power plant, leaving roads and bridges destroyed in its wake. Authorities emptied two dams in order to stop the floodwaters from reaching Rishikesh and Haridwar, where people were barred from going near the Ganga riverbanks.
Bollywood celebs and people all around the country send prayers for the victims and their families:
उत्तराखंड हम आपके साथ हैं।
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 7, 2021
Prayers for everyone’s safety in #Uttarakhand.
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If you are stuck in any affected areas and need any kind of help, please contact Disaster Operations Center number at 1070 or 9557444486.— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) February 7, 2021
Uttarakhand 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 praying for everyone’s safety … Allah reham …
— Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) February 7, 2021
Distressing to hear about the glacier breaking off in #Uttarakhand Praying everyone’s safety there 🙏
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) February 7, 2021
Most unfortunate loss of life in #Uttarakhand. Time to rethink power projects in ecologically super sensitive Himalayan region. Hope the rescue operations will limit the number of lives lost. -Sg https://t.co/JNCpDU23KT
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) February 7, 2021
The Uttarakhand government has made the following helplines for the Disaster Operations Center available to those stuck in affected areas or in need of any help: 1070 or 9557444486
