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Over 150 Feared dead in a Glacier Burst in Uttarakhand: Tragedy strikes hard after a glacier burst that took place in a power project that is happening in Tapovan-Reni in Uttarakhand and 150 people are feared dead in this incident. Several people went missing and the rescue operations are currently going on.
Feb 07, 2021 15:13 (IST) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat reaches near Reni village in Tapovan area of Chamoli; takes stock of the situation.
Feb 07, 2021 14:57 (IST)
Amit Shah speaks to Uttarakhand Chief Minister over Chamoli flood situation, assures help
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat over the Chamoli flood situation and assured all possible help to the state.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring the situation after the water level in the Dhauliganga river increased suddenly following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area of Chamoli district on Sunday.
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Nine dead, 140 missing in India after broken Himalayan glacier triggers river torrent disaster
This screen grab from video provided by KK Productions shows a massive flood of water, mud and debris flowing at Chamoli District after a portion of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Tapovan area of the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, Feb 7, 2021. (Photo: KK Productions via AP)
07 Feb 2021 05:01PM (Updated:
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NEW DELHI: Nine people were confirmed dead and at least 140 missing in northern India, after a Himalayan glacier broke and swept away a hydroelectric dam on Sunday (Feb 7), with floods forcing the evacuation of villages downstream.