Rishabh Pant Pledges Match Fee for Rescue Operations in Uttarakhand
Pant, who is currently in the first test against England, said he ll donate his match fees for rescue work in Uttarakhand wherein a glacier burst open.
| 8 Feb 2021 8:30 AM GMT
CHENNAI: India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said he will donate his match fee towards rescue operations for the glacier burst in Uttarakhand and also encouraged others to come forward and contribute.
The 23-year-old wicketkeeper, who is currently playing in the first Test against England in Chennai, expressed grief over the loss of lives in the calamity. He tweeted, Deeply pained by the loss of life in Uttarakhand. Would like to donate my match fee for the rescue efforts and would urge more people to help out.
Uttarakhand glacier burst: Rescue operations can possibly take 24-48 hours, says NDRF
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Published: Monday, February 8, 2021, 16:41 [IST]
Chamoli, Feb 08: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director on Monday informed rescue operations in Uttarakhand, after the glacier burst in Chamoli district, may continue for 24 to 48 hours. There s accessibility issue because it is a tough terrain. By road, only two teams could manage to reach.the remaining teams were airlifted. It s difficult to predict how long, added the NDRF Director. Rescue operation underway in 2.5 km long tunnel. The problem lies with debris which s gradually being cleared. 27 people have been rescued, 11 are dead, 153 are missing, and out of 153, 40-50 are stuck in the tunnel and for the rest, there is a possibility of being washed away in Uttarakhand, he added.
United Nations, Feb 8: The United Nations stands ready to contribute to the ongoing rescue and assistance efforts in Uttarakhand if necessary, Secretary
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