Chamoli disaster: Chronicle of a Himalayan tragedy foretold
Lands in ecologically sensitive zones were sold and resold against all rules as the law looked the other way. The constant push for âsustainable developmentâ created the scenario for this tragedy
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The poet Kalidas said the Himalayas stood upon the earth as ultimate standard and centre of everything (Sthitah Prithivyamiv Mandadah). Spanning millennia, the epic story of Himalayas encompasses a history of Indiaâs spiritual and ecological salvation. Far from being wild and barren, the Himalayan area has had a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna, water bodies and cultures that grew around it.
Tapovan was hit by a sudden flood after the glacier broke off and slid down the valley.
New Delhi:
A video that has emerged from the Uttarakhand avalanche tragedy has captured the moment when the Tapovan Hydro Electric Power project was completely washed off. At least 30 people have died and 170 are missing after a glacier burst on Sunday that left many workers trapped in tunnels.
Tapovan was hit by a sudden flood after the glacier broke off and slid down the valley. The video shows water crashing into the dam at a high speed. Voices can be heard exclaiming at the sight of workers carried by the deluge.
Uttarakhand glacier burst: Tapovan tunnel search ops on; 26 dead, 197 missing
Glacier burst in Chamoli: As many as 26 bodies have been recovered while 197 people are still missing so far, according to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF)
BusinessToday.In | February 9, 2021 | Updated 10:55 IST
Tapovan rescue operation update: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel of the eighth Battalion carried nearly 100 bags of ration and utility items from the temporary helipad at Lata village base and control station to Jugaju and Juwagwar villages
Tapovan tunnel search operations: Search operations at Uttarakhand s Tapovan tunnel are on to rescue over 30 workers trapped at a power project site. According to the SDRF, around 35 more people are stuck in this tunnel and 5 people have come forward and reported their presence to the administration. As many as 26 bodies have been recovered while 197 people are still missing so far, according to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF).