Glacier rupture in Uttarakhand's Chamouli catastrophe, 10 bodies found, rescue operation begins

 600 Army personnel deployed, alert to Haridwar, helpline number announced for help

The glacier has broken near Reni village in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The rupture of this glacier has caused great damage to the power project Rishi Ganga here. At the same time, with the destruction of the Dhauliganga Glacier, it is learned that the barrage in Tapovan has been severely damaged.

The team of Tantra has reached the spot recently. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. However, the video can be used to assess the extent of the damage. A team of Tantra has reached the spot for relief operations. 600 army personnel have been deployed here to deal with the situation.

The incident is suspected to have caused heavy loss of life and property. The incident took place between eight and nine o'clock in the morning. The system has been alerted about this incident. An NDRF team has reached the spot. This glacier will reach Rishikesh through Jasmine. A high alert has been issued up to Joshimath, Srinagar.

10 bodies were found

The rescue operation is being carried out on a war footing by the Tantra following the Macheli disaster in Devbhoomi. So far 10 bodies have been found. While 15-20 people have been reported trapped in the Tapovan tunnel. The entire area along the river bank is completely devastated due to the tragedy. The challenge for the ITBP people is how to get the people trapped in the tunnel out.

150 people are missing

In Chamoli, a big disaster occurs in Dhauliganga which has caused great damage to the Rishi Ganga project. 150 people working on the project are missing. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash said there were fears of 100-150 casualties due to glacier rupture in Chamoli.

Rahul Gandhi expressed grief

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has expressed grief over the disaster in Chamoli. He tweeted that the disaster caused by the eruption of the glacier in Chamoli was very tragic. My sympathies are with the people of Uttarakhand. The state government will immediately reach out to all the victims and Congress allies will also join in the help.

Alert from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi

Glacier rupture in Chamoli, Uttarakhand has wreaked havoc. An alert has also been issued in Uttar Pradesh following the disaster. The system has been asked to remain alert in the Ganga coastal district. A high alert has been issued in Bijnor, Kanauj, Fatehgarh, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Garhmukteshwar, Ghazipur, and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Helpline number revealed

Chief Minister Rawat has tweeted and announced the helpline number. He tweeted that if you are trapped in the affected area and need any help, please call the Disaster Operation Center no. Contact 1070 or 9557444486. Please do not spread rumors, I am going to the scene myself, I request everyone to please do not spread fear by sharing an old video. Necessary steps have been taken to deal with the situation. You all be patient.

The order was given by the Chief Minister

Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said a disaster has been reported in Chamoli district. Relevant departments including district administration, police, and disaster management have been instructed to deal with the situation.

Statement of ITBP

The ITBP also said in a statement that heavy flooding was witnessed in Dhauliganga near Reni village. There have been floods in some water sources due to the bursting of reservoirs and houses on the banks of many rivers have collapsed. The number of casualties is likely to increase. Hundreds of ITBP personnel have arrived for the rescue operation.

Power project collapsed

A glacier has erupted in Uttarakhand in which several people are feared to be trapped. While the Rishiganga power project is also facing details of collapse. The system is on alert mode after this accident. People living in low-lying areas are being evacuated. The water level of the Dhauli Ganga river is rising suddenly. Alerts have been issued for Srinagar, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. The Chief Minister has reviewed the whole situation.

#WATCH | Water level in Dhauliganga river rises suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/syiokujhns

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021