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A disastrous flood killed dozens and left about 150 people missing in northern Indian on Sunday. Scientists are still conducting research to determine the cause of the flood.
An enormous rock fell from a close-by mountain glacier, causing a flow of water in the Rishi Ganga River. This was discovered by experts that carried out the research. Due to the excess rush down of the flood to the mountainside, bridges were wiped out, two hydroelectric dam projects were destroyed leading to the evacuations of villages in Indian s Uttarakhand state in the Himalayas.
The cause of the avalanche is still uncertain. Because of the rise of temperatures mountain glaciers are melting, causing damages throughout the Himalayas. It s too untimely for scientists to declare if the change in climate is part of the cause of Sunday s disaster. However, It is still a warning signal. The incidence of Uttarakhand serves as a reminder of the risks of the change in climate all over the world especially i