Uttarakhand Tragedy: Government is doing a good amount in terms of inducting ‘green’ and renewable technologies, considering our population and GDP needs. But planners must start focusing immediately on the how to implement sustainable initiatives.
Updated Feb 08, 2021 | 08:58 IST
The Indian Air Force conducted a recce of the area and confirmed that besides the Rishiganga Hydro project, the Tapovan dam was also washed off during the glacier burst in Uttarakhand s Chamoli. Uttarakhand: Rishiganga hydro plant, Tapovan dam washed-off | Photo Credit: ANI
Chamoli (Uttarakhand): A 13.2 MW small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was completely washed off due to the glacier burst in Uttarakhand on Sunday. The administration has, however, said that there is no threat of floods on the downstream, or to the nearby villages. Another project, Tapovan dam, was also washed off in the calamity that has resulted in the death of eight so far.