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Uttarakhand glacier disaster live updates: 26 bodies have been recovered from different places so far, says police

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 09, 2021, 07:01:01 IST

Uttarakhand glacier disaster live updates: 26 bodies have been recovered from different places so far, says police

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) today removed the debris and slush at the tunnel near Tapovan dam here in Chamoli district, following the glacier burst which led to heavy flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers. ITBP, Indian Army, and NDRF forces are also engaged in the retrieval in the affected areas. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates

17:54 (IST) Feb 07

In this difficult time, the whole country stands with the residents of Uttarakhand, tweets Priyanka Gandhi

17:53 (IST) Feb 07

If you are stuck in the affected area, if you need any kind of help, please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486. Please do not spread rumors from old videos about the incident.

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat

17:51 (IST) Feb 07

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the chairmanship of cabinet secretary, Rajiv Gauba met today to review the situation arising out of the natural disaster in Uttarakhand caused by glacial burst.

17:51 (IST) Feb 07

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani requests his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat to ensure immediate help and rescue of pilgrims from Gujarat stranded in the northern state, reports PTI

17:41 (IST) Feb 07

High alert in Uttar Pradesh as glacier breaks off in neighbouring Uttarakhand

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17:00 (IST) Feb 07

Major natural disasters of Uttarakhand

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16:58 (IST) Feb 07

Seven Indian Navy Diving Teams are on standby for Uttarakhand flash flood relief operations: Indian Navy officials

16:51 (IST) Feb 07

ITBP rescues all 16 people who were trapped in the tunnel near Tapovan, Chamoli, reports ANI

16:32 (IST) Feb 07

Uttarakhand is facing a disaster. I am in touch with CM Trivendra Rawat ji, Union Home Minister and NDRF officers. The rescue operations are underway: PM Modi

16:28 (IST) Feb 07

I am in touch with authorities from Uttarakhand: PM Modi in a rally from Haldia

16:13 (IST) Feb 07

There was an under constructed tunnel near Tapovan dam in Uttarakhand where around 20 workers are stranded. ITBP team deployed at site is undertaking rescue operation. We are in touch with the management team of NTPC to gather information on missing people.

SS Deswal, DG, ITBP

16:08 (IST) Feb 07

Flow from Uttarakhand's Tehri dam stopped in view of flood situation

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15:59 (IST) Feb 07

It is suspected that around 100 workers were at the site. Of which, 9-10 dead bodies have been recovered from the river. Search operation underway. 250 ITBP personnel are present at site, Indian Army team to reach soon.

SS Deswal, DG, ITBP

15:56 (IST) Feb 07

IMD: However, under the influence of a Western Disturbance, light rainfall/ snowfall is likely over northern part of Uttarakhand during evening of 9 Feb to forenoon of 10 Feb.

15:54 (IST) Feb 07

IMD weather forecast for Uttarakhand: Dry weather is likely to prevail over Uttarakhand on 7th and 8th February 2021.

15:51 (IST) Feb 07

Medical teams have been rushed to the affected site. 30 bed hospital has been kept ready at Joshimath for dealing with this emergency. Hospitals in Srinagar, Rishikesh, Jollygrant and Dehradun are on standby. We are doing our best to deal with this disaster.

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

15:46 (IST) Feb 07

Deeply worried about the glacier burst near Joshimath, Uttarakhand, that caused destruction in the region. Praying for well being and safety of people.

President Ram Nath Kovind

15:43 (IST) Feb 07

Director General BRO Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhary has instructed officials to reinstate it as soon as possible

15:43 (IST) Feb 07

A Border Roads Organisation bridge near Malari ahead of Joshimath area has been washed away by floods, reports ANI

15:42 (IST) Feb 07

We are gathering details on the flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Our officials are in contact with authorities there. As it concerns Ganga river, we need to remain alert: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar