More than 150 missing and 14 dead as burst glacier triggers flash floods in India
At least 14 people are dead and more than 150 missing after a glacier burst in India s northern Uttarakha.
Posted: Feb 8, 2021 1:40 AM
Posted By: CNN
At least 14 people are dead and more than 150 missing after a glacier burst in India s northern Uttarakhand state Sunday and crashed through two hydroelectric projects, triggering deadly flash floods along the river.
Footage of the disaster showed a fast-moving avalanche of dust, rock and water barreling through the narrow gorge in Chamoli district, in the Himalayan state, and sweeping away parts of a dam as well as buildings, trees and people in its path. Those living further down the river were urged to evacuate from the rising waters.
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], February 8 (ANI): Union Power Minister RK Singh visited Chamoli on Monday to review the situation after Tapovan Vishnugad hydropower project suffered heavy damage following avalanche and flash floods on Sunday.
Raini, February 8
It was a tranquil winter morning in Raini village until the residents were jolted at around 10 am on Sunday by a loud sound and the sight of huge torrents of water and sludge in the
Updated Feb 08, 2021 | 20:00 IST
News headlines for February 8: Rescue operations continued in Uttarakhand a day after a glacier burst resulted in widespread damage. This photograph provided by National Disaster Response Force shows NDRF personnel prepare to rescue workers at one of the hydropower project at Reni village in Chamoli district. | Photo Credit: AP
New Delhi: The week started with a flurry of important newsbreaks as the rescue operations continued in Uttarakhand a day after a glacier burst resulted in widespread damage. Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed some key issues in Parliament. Below are the day’s biggest headlines:
Uttarakhand: Hanging glacier broke away and came down the narrow valley, says DRDO
Uttarakhand glacier burst: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing - Key updates - Rescue operations continued throughout the day even on the second day of the disaster in Chamoli district on Sunday.