Uttarakhand glacier burst: Two more bodies recovered, death toll rises to 70
According to the information received from the disaster control room yesterday, one dead body was recovered from Srinagar Chauras and one from Kirti Nagar. Of the 206 missings, 70 bodies have been recovered so far. The rescue and search operation for 134 missing people is underway.
Feb 23, 2021, 11:14 AM IST
Uttarakhand avalanche incident: Centre reviews status of artificial lake formed in Chamoli
"The Union Home Secretary reviewed the action being taken to allow for more flow to the water and removal of some obstructions which have formed at the site of the artificial lake," said the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Union Home Secretary also assured continued help and assistance from Central agencies to the State Government.
Feb 22, 2021, 22:34 PM IST
Uttarakhand tragedy: Death toll rises to 62, rescue and search operation underway
The body was found at a coffer barrage of the THDC, it said. With this recovery, the toll in the February 7 disaster has risen to 62 while 142 people are still missing, they said. The number of bodies recovered from the intake Adit tunnel of Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project where a massive search operation has been underway ever since the tragedy struck still stands at 13.
Feb 19, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Uttarakhand tragedy: Rescue operation temporarily halted in Chamoli district due to this reason; WATCH
"Rescue operation temporarily halted in Chamoli district due to a rise in the level of water in Rishiganga river. Orders have been given to vacate the areas downstream," said Ashok Kumar, DGP Uttarakhand. "The water level in the river is rising, people living in nearby areas are being alerted. People are requested to remain alert and not panic," added the Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand.
Feb 11, 2021, 16:06 PM IST
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Military personnel teamed up with ITBP to mount rescue operations
The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has left many in distress. Indian military personnel teamed up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police to mount rescue operations.
Feb 10, 2021, 20:12 PM IST
Live: Bodies of 26 people recovered from different places, says Uttarakhand Police
The glacial burst led to the rising of water levels in the river Rishiganga and washed away the Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW. It also damaged a bigger one further down the Dhauliganga river being built by state firm NTPC. According to reports, most of the missing people were working on these two projects.
Feb 08, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
Uttarakhand glacier burst: Five reasons that triggered the tragedy
The rescue operations for the tragic glacier burst which killed 11 and triggered massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda Rivers causing grave damage to houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project is still underway. Reportedly, over 203 people went missing after the tragedy.
Feb 08, 2021, 15:18 PM IST
Glacier burst: Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering condoles loss of life in Uttarakhand
Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering's statement came after a glacier burst in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District in Uttarakhand on Sunday, which led to massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers and damaged houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project.
Feb 08, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Uttarakhand Glacier burst: Tapovan tunnel damaged; 203 still missing
An ITBP operation to rescue people trapped inside a tunnel near the Tapovan dam is currently underway and heavy machinery, like JCBs, is being used to clear the debris. As per the latest reports, ITBP personnel have rescued all 16 people who were trapped in the first tunnel near Tapovan in Chamoli, whereas rescue operations for the second tunnel is still going on.
Feb 08, 2021, 13:21 PM IST
Glacier burst: Rescue operations underway in Tapovan tunnel- In pics
At least 10 people are feared dead and over 170 missing after a glacier crashed into a dam Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhand on Sunday (February 7). The incident triggered massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda Rivers and damaged houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project.
Feb 08, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
