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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

12:58 (IST) Feb 07

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat has convened an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation and to supervise rescue and relief operations.

12:58 (IST) Feb 07

A dam of the Tapovan power project was breached and feared to have been washed away.

12:46 (IST) Feb 07

People are being evacuated from the areas near Alkananda. As a precautionary measure, flow of Bhagirathi River has been stopped. To prevent the flow of water of Alaknanda, Srinagar Dam & Rishikesh Dam have been emptied. SDRF is on alert. I am leaving for the spot.

Uttarakhand CM

12:45 (IST) Feb 07

Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area. People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest.

Chamoli Police

12:44 (IST) Feb 07

A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of reservoir. Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue: ITBP

12:43 (IST) Feb 07

A disaster has been reported from Chamoli district. The district administration, police and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. Govt is taking all necessary steps: Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat

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