Many killed in flash floods, landslides in Bhutan and Nepal, rescue operations underway
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains washed away a remote mountain camp in Bhutan on Wednesday killing 10 people and injuring five, while floods in neighbouring Nepal left seven people missing, authorities said.
Jun 17, 2021, 10:37 AM ISTUttarakhand tragedy: Relief and rescue operations continue to help trapped people -- See pics
Uttarakhand: The authorities discovered two more bodies on Friday (February 12) taking the death count to 38, while over 200 still remain missing. The rescue team continues their operations for the sixth day at the tunnel near Tapovan, where more than a dozen fear trapped.
Feb 13, 2021, 18:01 PM ISTUttarakhand disaster: 36 bodies recovered till now, rescue operations continue for 4th day; in pics
The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has left many in distress. NDRF and SDRF personnel teamed up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to mount rescue operations.
Over 168 people remain missing on the fourth day of rescue operations. Authorities said that out of 36 bodies discovered by the personnel only 10 bodies have been identified.
Take a look at how the ITBP, NDRF and SDRF have been carrying out the rescue operations:
Feb 11, 2021, 22:52 PM ISTNaushera: Indian Air Force rescued man stuck in river due to heavy water flow
In Naushera, a young man got stuck into the strong currents of river. Indian Air Force saved the person's life through an air rescue operation. Rivers are in spate due to continuous rains in Jammu.
Aug 27, 2020, 13:32 PM IST