Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, Home Minister Amit Shah says monitoring situation
The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has resulted in massive flooding and casualties are feared in the incident due to the sudden rise in the water level in the area, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been briefed about the situation.
Feb 07, 2021, 14:02 PM IST
Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, helpline numbers released
A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of people living along its banks. Massive destruction is feared. The government has released three Helpline numbers for those stuck in the region and need help.
Feb 07, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
Flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli after glacier break, 150 missing, rescue operation underway
A rescue team has reached the spot and an evacuation work is underway. Hundreds of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have also been rushed to the spot, the report added. Meanwhile, the Chamoli District Magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river.
Feb 07, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
