Three days after the glacier break off at Joshimath on Sunday, rescue efforts are underway in flood-affected areas in Uttarakhand. Many have been reported dead while several remain missing. Get all updates on rescue and relief efforts here.
Chamoli Tragedy: Trail of Destruction
Chamoli Tragedy: Trail of Destruction
The initial 35 km journey of the flood has been most dangerous, which washed away roads, bridges and damaged every structure that came its way. Using fresh high-resolution satellite imagery from the space firm Planets Labs and Indian Space Research Organization s (ISRO) Cartosat satellites, we try to follow this destructive journey in the Himalayas.
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Relative of a person missing after the Uttarakhand flash floods awaits his return. (Photo: PTI)
The Sunday
flash floods in Uttarakhand s Chamoli district have been incredibly destructive, causing loss of lives and property. The initial 35 km journey of the flood has been most dangerous, which
32 bodies recovered so far: Police
Out of the 32 bodies recovered so far from various locations, eight of these have been identified while 197 people are still missing from the incident. The Uttrakhand Police said, People, who know someone who is missing, can contact DIG Law & Order on +91-7500016666, they ll be sent photos of 24 bodies that are yet to be identified, on WhatsApp.
Feb 09, 2021 | 08:47 PM (IST) Progress is slow for now, SDRF trying to fasten the process
SDRF personnel involved in rescue work in Tapovan area told media, There is an accumulation of a large amount of debris and sludge inside the tunnel. As much as we pull out via buckets, the sludge keeps coming back. Progress is slow for now, we are trying to fasten the process.