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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

13:55 (IST) Feb 07

Water flow in Alaknanda river has become normal past Nandprayag. Water level of the river is now 1 meter above normal but flow is decreasing. Chief Secretary, Disaster Secretary, Police officials and my all teams are monitoring the situation in disaster control room: Uttarakhand CM

13:52 (IST) Feb 07

Home minister Amit Shah has asked NDRF, Indian Air Force and all concerned agencies/departments to be alert/standby for a joint rescue operation. “Our top preference is averting/minimising loss of human lives,” he is said to have underlined.

13:47 (IST) Feb 07

PM Modi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand

While in Assam, PM @narendramodi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. He spoke to CM @tsrawatbjp and other top of… https://t.co/BbJAywkhgA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 1612685757000

13:45 (IST) Feb 07

Teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are already deployed in Joshimath. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already moved from Dehradun to Joshimath. We are organising airlift for 3-4 more teams from Delhi to Dehradun onwards to Joshimath: SN Pradhan, DG NDRF

13:45 (IST) Feb 07

The glacier breach has impacted the Rishiganga river and flooding has taken out one bridge being constructed by BRO. The upper reaches of the Rishiganga project also has been damaged. Chamoli, Joshimath and other downstream reaches will be affected: SN Pradhan, DG NDRF

13:41 (IST) Feb 07

Some more NDRF teams are being airlifted to Uttarakhand from Delhi. We are constantly monitoring the situation: Home minister Amit Shah

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13:39 (IST) Feb 07

Regarding the natural disaster in Uttarakhand, I have spoken to CM TS Rawat, DGs of ITBP and NDRF. All officers concerned are working on a war footing to rescue people. NDRF teams have left for rescue operations. Every possible help will be provided to Devbhoomi

Home minister Amit Shah

13:37 (IST) Feb 07

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat says Alaknanda water level is 1 metre above normal but flow reducing gradually

13:35 (IST) Feb 07

Shocking visuals: Glacier breaks in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, several feared dead

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13:35 (IST) Feb 07

The massive flood in Dhauli Ganga and Joshimath which was reported near Reni village, 26 kilometers from Joshimath, destroyed many houses situated on the river bank.

13:34 (IST) Feb 07

Union home minister Amit Shah briefed on Uttrakhand’s Chamoli district flood situation, coordinating relief and rescue with Uttarakhand chief secretary, Union home secretary and MoS Home Nityanand Rai. Air Force and other disaster relief forces on standby.

13:34 (IST) Feb 07

100-150 casualties feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district: ANI quoting Uttarakhand chief secretary

13:28 (IST) Feb 07

About 150 labourers working in power project missing following massive flood in Uttarakhand's Dhauli Ganga river: PTI quoting officials

13:26 (IST) Feb 07

Chamoli glacier disaster: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat appeals to people to not spread rumours through old flood videos

13:22 (IST) Feb 07

Glacier breaks off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, causing flash flood in Dhauli Ganga

A glacier burst in Raini area of Chamoli in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand on Sunday caused a flash flood endangering the life of people living near the river bank. The flood has reportedly caused damaged to the hydropower plant nearby. Authorities have sounded a high alert from Chamoli to Haridwar. Chief minister Trivendra Rawat is expected to make an aerial survey shortly. The CM has convened an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation and to supervise rescue and relief operations. As per initial reports, the Tapovan- Vishnugad hydropower plant seems to have been compromised amidst a flood of water seen gushing down the Ganga river.

13:14 (IST) Feb 07

About 150 labourers working in power project missing following massive flood in Uttarakhand's Dhauli Ganga river: PTI quoting officials

13:14 (IST) Feb 07

UP on high alert as glacier breaks in Uttarakhand

13:09 (IST) Feb 07

Two teams of ITBP reach the spot, three NDRF teams have been rushed from Dehradun and 3 additional teams will reach there with help of IAF chopper till evening. SDRF and local administration already at spot: ANI quoting MoS home Nityanand Rai

13:08 (IST) Feb 07

Rescue workers reach Reni village in Joshimath area of Chamoli district

13:07 (IST) Feb 07

If you are stranded in affected areas and you need any help. Please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat