Uttarakhand Flood

"The phenomenal resilience of the state and its people in the face of crisis has been inspiring to all of us at Reliance," Anant Ambani said.

Uttarakhand flash flood | Rescue operation continues; families join search for survivors

The floodwater, mud and boulders roared down the mountain along the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers, breaking dams, sweeping away bridges and forcing the evacuation of many villages while turning the countryside into what looked like an ash-coloured moonscape.

Uttarakhand flood | What are glaciers, how do they form, and more

Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district witnessed an avalanche and massive flooding on February 7 after a portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off causing overflow of the Alaknanda river system — consisting of the Alaknanda river, the Dhauli Ganga and the Rishi Ganga — all tributaries of the Ganga. But what are glaciers and how do they form? Here’s everything you need to know about glaciers, one of the most powerful geological agents that shape the Earth’s surface as they move.

Uttarakhand glacier burst: Some important details of the flood

The NTPC and Rishi Ganga hydropower projects were damaged due to flooding of the Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda rivers.

Uttarakhand glacier burst | 14 dead, 125 still missing: Rescue operation underway

The flash flood in the Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers has triggered widespread panic and large-scale devastation in the high mountain areas.

Uttarakhand flood | Flash flood brings back memories of 2013 deluge, scores missing; here's a look at rescue ops

A flood occurred in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after a glacial burst caused an avalanche. Five locals, including shepherds with their 180 sheep and goats were swept away in the flash flood. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said around 125 people were missing, but the number could be higher. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies are carrying out rescue operations on a war footing in the affected areas. Take a look.

Uttarakhand Flood: Nitish Kumar calls Trivendra Singh Rawat to enquire about flood situation, offers support

A glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, leading to a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river and causing large-scale devastation in the upper reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas.