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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

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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

15:40 (IST) Feb 07

Over 150 labourers feared dead as per site in-charge of Tapovan power project. 3 bodies recovered: ITBP spokesperson on U'khand disaster

15:37 (IST) Feb 07

Flow from Uttarakhand's Tehri dam stopped in view of flood situation: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

"Flow from Tehri dam was stopped to facilitate smooth passage of rising waters on RishiGanga & Alaknanda. All the villages & low lying areas on the banks were vacated & water flow from Srinagar dam was increased to manage higher water flows due to disaster," the CM tweeted

15:24 (IST) Feb 07

Connectivity with some border posts "totally restricted" due to bridge collapse near Reni village: ITBP spokesperson on U'khand floods

15:24 (IST) Feb 07

Spoke to Uttarakhand CM; assured him of all assistance. We are keeping eye on all possible developments.

Jal Shakti minister G S Shekhawat

15:19 (IST) Feb 07

16 people who were trapped in Tapovan Dam are being shifted to safer places by Police.

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar

15:19 (IST) Feb 07

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat being briefed on flood situation by Army and ITBP jawans, in Tapovan area of Chamoli district.

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14:58 (IST) Feb 07

Three bodies recovered at NTPC site in Tapovan area of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, says ITBP

14:56 (IST) Feb 07

U'khand floods: Situation under control. The power project at Tapovan-Reni has been swept away completely, says DGP

14:53 (IST) Feb 07

Four Army columns, two Medical teams, and one Engineering Task Force have been deployed at Reni village in Tapovan area of Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Army helicopters are on aerial recce: Indian Army

14:49 (IST) Feb 07

Rescue teams managed to establish contact with 16 persons stuck inside a tunnel in Tapovan area. Rescue operation begins.

14:29 (IST) Feb 07

Casualties are feared to be between 100 to 150. Teams of ITBP, SDRF and NDRF have already reached the spot. Red alert has been issued: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash on Chamoli incident

14:23 (IST) Feb 07

I pray to God that everyone stays fine and nobody is hurt: Union railway minister Piyush Goyal

14:23 (IST) Feb 07

Four NDRF teams are being airlifted to Dehradun; to reach Joshimath, says MHA spokesperson on Uttarakhand floods

14:18 (IST) Feb 07

Six columns (around 600 personnel) of the Indian Army moving towards the flood-affected areas: Army officials

Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting Uttarakhand govt and NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in coordination of rescue & relief operations with local administration. Army headquarters monitoring the situation: Army

14:09 (IST) Feb 07

ITBP personnel assess the damages in Tapovan and area of Reni where flash flood occurred earlier today

14:06 (IST) Feb 07

It is a kind of tragedy which is very shocking. It's a natural disaster. Home minister has assured that every help the Uttarakhand government would need will be extended. There shall not be any hesitation on that

Nirmala Sitharaman

13:57 (IST) Feb 07

People are being evacuated from the areas near Alkananda. As a precautionary measure, flow of Bhagirathi River has been stopped.

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13:56 (IST) Feb 07

A meeting is scheduled at Cabinet Secretariat on relief operations in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. DGs and home ministry officials to join the meeting: ANI

13:56 (IST) Feb 07

Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations

PM Modi

13:55 (IST) Feb 07

Three choppers including two Mi-17 and one ALH Dhruv chopper of Air Force stationed in Dehradun and nearby areas for helping in rescue operations in flood-affected areas. More aircraft will be deployed as per the requirement on ground: IAF officials