As rescue operations are underway in the aftermath of the flash floods at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, the state government on Wednesday said that at least 34 bodies have been recovered, while 206 people are .
Uttarakhand glacier burst: 26 bodies recovered, 197 still missing, says SDRF ANI | Updated: Feb 09, 2021 04:17 IST
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], February 9 (ANI): As many as 26 bodies have been recovered from different areas that were affected by the glacier burst in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, while 197 people are still missing, said State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) on Monday.
SDRF in a statement said that people who were reported missing after the glacier burst and have survived the tragedy are coming forward to report their presence to the administration. So far 5 people have come forward and reported their presence to administration. Around 35 more people are stuck in a tunnel and efforts are on to rescue them, said SDRF.
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32 bodies recovered so far: Police
Out of the 32 bodies recovered so far from various locations, eight of these have been identified while 197 people are still missing from the incident. The Uttrakhand Police said, People, who know someone who is missing, can contact DIG Law & Order on +91-7500016666, they ll be sent photos of 24 bodies that are yet to be identified, on WhatsApp.
Feb 09, 2021 | 08:47 PM (IST) Progress is slow for now, SDRF trying to fasten the process
SDRF personnel involved in rescue work in Tapovan area told media, There is an accumulation of a large amount of debris and sludge inside the tunnel. As much as we pull out via buckets, the sludge keeps coming back. Progress is slow for now, we are trying to fasten the process.
As many as 26 bodies have been recovered from different areas that were affected by the glacier burst in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, while 197 people are still missing, said State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) on Monday.