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As rescuers continue round-the-clock operation to pull out those believed to be stuck inside a tunnel in Tapovan area after last Sunday s (February 7) flash floods, a geologist has alerted the authorities of impending danger by a lake formed by debris of the avalanche. The lake has blocked the path of Rishiganga river.Â
In a video shared by Garhwal University Geologist Dr Naresh Rana, it can be clearly seen that the river flow has been blocked by debris resulting in formation of a huge lake. The breach of the lake could trigger another devastating flash flood in the region and hamper the rescue work downstream.Â
15 dead, over 150 missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst
Chief Minister Rawat, who visited the spot, is taking stock of the situation and supervising rescue and relief operations
Monday February 8, 2021 10:57 AM, ummid.com with inputs from IANS
Chamoli (Uttarakhand): Nearly 150 people are missing or feared dead as a sudden flood inundated a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand s Chamoli district on Sunday following a glacier burst, the ITBP, which is engaged in rescue and relief operations there, said.
Citing updated inputs received from local administration, ITBP spokesperson Vivek Pandey said at least 15 bodies have been recovered so far from the spot, and several people have been rescued, while that there is no information about other persons.