Uttarakhand News Highlights: A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on February 7, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least 19 people dead and 202 missing who are feared dead. The sudden flood in the middle of the day in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers -- all intricately linked tributaries of the Ganga -- triggered widespread panic and large-scale devastation in the high mountain areas. Two power projects NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project and the Rishi Ganga Hydel Project were extensively damaged with scores of labourers trapped in tunnels as the waters came rushing in. Houses along the way were also swept away as the waters rushed down the mountainsides in a raging torrent. The India Meteorological Department informed that there is no rainfall warning in the region for the next two days.
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Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | China conveys condolences to families of the bereaved in Chamoli district
A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at 11 people dead and over 200 missing who are feared dead.
“We have noted that northern India had a massive flood. We want to express our condolences to the victims and sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | AK Awasthi, Addl Chief Secretary, Home:
CM conducted a high level meeting over glacier burst in Chamoli in Uttarakhand. A toll free no. 1070 & WhatsApp no. 9454441036 has been established for people of Uttar Pradesh. CM has also ordered to set up state control room at Haridwar.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Ashok Kumar, DGP:
Till 8 pm of February 8, 26 bodies have been recovered. 171 people still remain missing out of which around 35 are supposed to be in the Tunnel where rescue operation is still going on.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Uttarakhand Police:
So far, bodies of 24 people have been recovered from different places
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Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat, Joshimath:A joint team of NDRF, SDRF & Army is conducting a rescue operation. The team has reached the 130-metre mark in Tapovan tunnel, it may take 2-3 hrs to reach the t-point. Efforts underway to safely rescue those who are stuck in the tunnel.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Damage to NTPC project may delay its commissioning, says minister
The Sunday's avalanche has caused an estimated loss of Rs 1,500 crore to the NTPC''s 480 mw Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project and has put a question mark on its scheduled commissioning in 2023 with a huge amount of silt lying at the site, Union Power Minister R K Singh said on Monday.
The minister visited Tapovan on Monday to assess the extent of damage at the project site, a day after the glacier burst in Chamoli district.
"The project was scheduled to be commissioned in 2023. But there is a question mark now on how long it will take to desilt it as lakhs of tonnes of silt is lying at the project site," Singh told reporters in Tapovan.
"As of now it is difficult to say when we will be able to resume work at the site and when the project will be commissioned," he sa
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah interact with Uttarakhand MPs, discuss relief efforts and future course of action over Uttarakhand glacier disaster.
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PM Modi in constant touch with us since Tragedy struck and has assured all possible help for Uttarakhand.
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Comprehensive analysis being undertaken to find reasons of incident and build plan to avert future tragedy: Uttarakhand CM tells PTI.
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Main entrance of the Tapovan tunnel being cleared by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel with the help of machines.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | JPVL closes Vishnuprayag hydropower project
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) has said it has closed its Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Project (VHEP) as a precaution in view of flash foods in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. In a statement, the company has stated that it has closed the power plant in view of flash floods. JPVL has a 400-megawatt Vishnuprayag Hydro Electric Project with its barrage over the Alaknanda river, and the project's tail race tunnel discharging water in river Dhauli Ganga, it stated. (PTI)
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As Raini bridge was swept away by the flood, the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel are providing ration packets to the stranded people of about nine villages through choppers in Uttarakhand: PIB in Uttarakhand
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After a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke on February 7, it caused a flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Here are some details of the incident that occurred on the day
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh:
Around 34 people are trapped inside the tunnel. We've been able to access up to about 70 metres inside the tunnel, we've to further move for about 180 metres. Communication has not been established yet.
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Ashok Kumar, DGP:
The workers who are missing are most probably from eastern UP and Bihar. I have been contacted in this regard that 30 of these people (missing) are from Lakhimpur Kheri (UP)
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The second wave of Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters has been launched from Dehradun for Joshimath with rescue and relief teams on board. IAF Task Force Commander is coordinating with state authorities for ongoing HADR efforts: Indian Air Force
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One of our officers is already in Dehradun. We're also planning to constitute a team of experts who will visit the site andundertake a physical recce anduse the data that is available through satellite imageries. We'll do an assessment. Post this devastation we'll again constitute a committee as it's too early to predict the cause of the incident. Prima facie, it's glacial calving at the highest altitude in Rishiganga and Dhauliganga area and upper reaches of that: DG, Geological Survey of India (ANI)
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We have had dealt to a great extent with yesterday's natural disaster. At least 12 people have been safely rescued from Tapovan's small tunnel, the debris of the second tunnel is being removed. Now the situation is normal. The police team is engaged in rescue operations: Uttarakhand Police
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Many Indian Air Force (IAF) movements took place including 2 Hercules, 2 An-32 and 4 helicopters since yesterday. The movement of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and their equipment also took place. Since morning, 3 Mi-17, 1 Chinook and 1 ALH moved. Nine outgoing and six incoming movements till now: Dehradun Airport Director (ANI)
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Starting from 6.45 am today, 6 Mi 17 sorties, 1 ALH sortie and 1 Chinook sortie have been carried out. Transportation of required load from Dehradun to Joshimath, including 122 personnel, around 5T of load and 6 rescue canines, has been completed: Indian Air Force (ANI)
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There is an accessibility issue because it's a tough terrain. By road, only two teams could manage to reach Joshimath, the remaining teams were airlifted. It's difficult to predict how long, but rescue operation can possibly take 24-48 hours: NDRF DG Satya Narayan Pradhan (ANI)
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | Multi-agency operation on to rescue those trapped inside tunnel in Tapovan
A multi-agency operation to rescue an estimated 34 people trapped inside a big tunnel at Tapovan was carried out overnight after a glacier burst-triggered deluge. Personnel from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and some state disaster response teams are clearing the tunnel that has been blocked with slush, debris and silt, and are inching closer towards the stuck workers. (PTI)
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Union education minister and former chief minister of Uttarakhand Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank reached affected areas and took stock of the situation of relief and rescue operations.
(Image: PIB in Uttarakhand)
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Devastating news out of northern India today. Huge tragedy at Uttarakhandfollowing glacier burst. Thoughts are with families of victims and wounded, hoping rescue operations efforts by the Centre and CM Trivendra Singh Rawat will find as many survivors as possible.: Israel’s ambassador to India Daniel Carmon
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Saddened by the loss of lives in Uttarakhand glacier burst. Australia stands with the people of Uttarakhand and India in this difficult hour. We urge Australians in Uttarakhand to monitor developments and follow the advice of the local authorities: Barry O’Farrell, Australia’s High Commissioner to India
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Second tunnel mouth opened up. Slush and silt clearance in progress: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
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The sudden flood in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers -- all intricately linked tributaries of the Ganga -- triggered widespread panic and large-scale devastation in the high mountain areas. Homes along the way were also swept away as the waters rushed down the mountain sides in a raging torrent. There were fears of damage in human settlements downstream, including in heavily populated areas. Many villages were evacuated and people have taken to safer areas.
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We were informed that 178 people were issued passes here. Of which, 15 were rescued yesterday. Rescue operation underway in another tunnel. There's a possibility that 35 people are stranded in it. Priority is to rescue them as soon as possible: Neeru Garg, DIG Garhwal range (ANI)
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The two hydel projects bore the brunt of the "one time " mishap in which the Rishi Ganga hydel project at Raini was totally destroyed and the one at Tapovan suffered partial damage, said Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar. Only two villages including Raini are cut off where essentials are being supplied, the DGP said.
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After tireless efforts of Army personnel, including the Engineering Task Force, the mouth of the tunnel was cleared. Work continued throughout the night with earthmovers by installing generators and searchlights. Field Hospital providing medical aid at the incident site. Indian Air Force (IAF) Helicopter sorties for insertion of rescue teams commenced before first light. Reconnaissance of higher reaches to detect avalanche threat underway: Indian Army (ANI)
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Relief and rescue operations continue for those trapped in the tunnel. Efforts are being made to open the way by reaching inside the tunnel with the help of JCB. So far, a total of 15 persons have been rescued and 14 bodies have been recovered from different places: Chamoli Police
Read more | 14 dead, 125 still missing: Rescue operation underway
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Prime Minister of BhutanLotayTshering: Sending prayers for the souls lost to the Uttarkhand flood and wishing courage to those who are fighting the disaster. May those who are still missing be found in good health. We are with you, dear friends in India.
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A team of Scientists of DRDO-SASE flown in last night to Dehradun, is leaving for Joshimath area for surveillance and reconnaissance: Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Uttarakhand News LIVE Updates | UN stands ready to contribute to ongoing rescue and assistance efforts in Uttarakhand, says Guterres
The United Nations stands ready to contribute to the ongoing rescue and assistance efforts in Uttarakhand if necessary, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said as the top leadership of the global organisation expressed sadness over the loss of life and damage from the glacier burst and flooding in the Indian state. Responding to the statement by Guterres, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti said: Deeply appreciate the sentiments expressed by UN Secretary-General on the glacier burst in Uttarakhand. (PTI)
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India's swashbuckling 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. Pant was born in Roorkee, a town in the state's Haridwar district.
Read more | Rishabh Pant to donate match fee towards rescue operations in Uttarakhand
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Aerial rescue & relief missions have resumed with Mi-17 & ALH helicopters flying from Dehradun to Joshimath with disaster relief teams on board: Indian Air Force
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No need to spread panic. The glacier burst yesterday, boulders and debris followed which washed away the Raini power project causing a massive impact on Tapovan. All of this happened yesterday. 32 people from first and 121 people are missing from the 2nd project. Of these, 10 bodies have been recovered so far - 3 from Tapovan and 7 in the route to Karnprayag. 12 people rescued from the smaller tunnel in Tapovan yesterday. Efforts are underway to open the bigger tunnel. Debris are being removed from it: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
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We have intensified search operation at the second tunnel. We have information that around 30 people are trapped there. Around 300 Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans are deployed to clear the tunnel. Local administration says that around 170 people are missing: Vivek Pandey, ITBP Spokesperson (ANI)
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Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has rescued 12 people from a tunnel yesterday. The rescue operation is underway in different areas. More teams will be sent there if it is required, we are focussing on rescuing people from the tunnel first: Vivek Pandey, ITBP Spokesperson (ANI)
Uttarakhand Flood LIVE Updates | Floods as glacier breaks off in Uttarakhand, 16 labourers rescued, 8 bodies recovered
A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district yesterday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least eight people dead. Sixteen men were rescued safely from a tunnel in the Tapovan project but about 125 were still missing.
Welcome to Moneycontrol’s LIVE coverage of the flood that has occurred in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after a glacial burst caused an avalanche. People in living in villages near the Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda have been evacuated. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot.
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