Glacier breaks in Uttarakhand, leaves a trail of death, destruction


Glacier breaks in Uttarakhand, leaves a trail of death, destruction

Videos shared on social media showed the huge burst of water running through a narrow valley.

Chamoli, Uttarakhand:

More than 100 are feared dead after part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke in the Tapovan area of ​​Joshimath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, causing massive flooding of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers on Sunday morning.

The flooding has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and damaged both houses and the nearby Rishiganga and NTPC power projects.

Prime Minister Modi tweeted to say that he had spoken with Prime Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and was constantly monitoring the situation.

Meanwhile, the government has said that rising water levels have been contained and there is no risk of flooding downstream.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat also announced a financial aid of $ 4 lakh for the family of the dead.

PM Modi also announced a compensation of 2 lakh rupees to the family of those killed in the incident.

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A view of the damage after a glacier rupture at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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A view of the damage after a glacier ruptured at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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Rescue operation underway after a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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Rescue operation underway after a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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The NDRF team assisted the airlift after a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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Rescue operation underway after a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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Rescue operation underway after a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat visits the scene of the incident.

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