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The bursting of a GLACIAL lake, the bursting of a cloud or an avalanche, the impact of climate change or “development” – scientists are not sure what caused the sudden rush of water near Chamoli in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning which briefly sparked fears of a repeat of the 2013 …

Chamoli, Uttarakhand: A glacial outbreak in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand triggered an avalanche and massive flooding along the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers on Sunday morning, forcing the emergency evacuation of thousands of people from the surrounding areas and damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. Between 100 and …