Meanwhile, the drilling a hole of 1 ft diameter on the ground of the tunnel has failed, said the officials who were present in the meeting to review the progress of rescue operations.
Uttarakhand landslip death toll rises to 50
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February 14, 2021 21:06 IST
Of the 50 bodies retrieved, 41 were found at Chamoli, seven at Rudraprayag, and one each at Pauri Garhwal and Tehri Garhwal.
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NDRF personnel carry the body of a flash flood victim near Raini village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on February 14, 2021.
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Of the 50 bodies retrieved, 41 were found at Chamoli, seven at Rudraprayag, and one each at Pauri Garhwal and Tehri Garhwal.
Twelve bodies were recovered on Sunday in the ongoing rescue operations in Uttarakhand, according to an update from Uttarakhand Police. This brings the total number of bodies found to 50. About 154 are still believed missing.
Read more about Uttarakhand: Rescue operations continue for 6th day at Tapovan tunnel on Business Standard. The Chamoli Police also informed that the water level in the Rishiganga is rising and the people living in nearby areas are being alerted