Three bodies have been recovered and almost 100 building staff reported lacking after a flash flood, reportedly attributable to the splintering of a glacier, hit the positioning of the Rishi Ganga dam on the Rishi Ganga River in Uttarakhand on Sunday. A PTI report put the variety of staff lacking at 150.
“Fifty to a 100 staff are lacking,” the Uttarakhand Director-General of Police Ashok Kumar instructed The Hindu. More data on the destiny of the employees is awaited.
One National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) crew from Dehradun and one from Ghaziabad have been despatched for rescue operations whereas three extra groups are being air lifted from Ghaziabad to hitch the rescue operations.
Orders have been issued to the districts on the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh to be placed on excessive alert after reviews of the breaking of part of Nandadevi Glacier in neighbouring Uttarakhand, a senior U.P. official mentioned on Sunday. If required, folks must be evacuated and brought to protected locations, the district magistrates have been instructed.
Navneet Sehgal, UP further chief secretary data, mentioned {that a} catastrophe alert had been despatched to all DMs.”The districts on the Ganga River must be on excessive alert and steady monitoring of water stage must be achieved 24×7,” Mr. Sehgal mentioned quoting the state aid commissioner.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister T.S. Rawat tweeted that the movement of the Alaknanda River forward of Nandaprayag had stabilised. “The River is flowing one metre above the hazard stage however the movement is decreasing,” he mentioned.
Here are the live updates:
5 p.m.
Uttarakhand floods: Vice President prays for security of these affected
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday prayed for the protection of these affected by the flash flood in Uttarakhand after a glacier broke off at Joshimath.
Part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river inflicting large-scale devastation.
More than 150 labourers working in an influence undertaking are lacking, officers mentioned.
Homes alongside the way in which have been swept away because the waters rushed down the mountainsides in a raging torrent. There have been fears of harm in human settlements downstream. Many villages have been evacuated and other people taken to safer areas.
– PTI
4.52 p.m.
Uttar Pradesh Opposition leaders urge Centre to help neighbouring Uttarakhand as glacier burst units off flash floods
Opposition events in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday termed the catastrophe brought on on account of flash floods triggered by an enormous glacial burst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district extraordinarily unhappy, and urged the Centre to increase all potential assist to the state.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati mentioned the lack of lives was extraordinarily saddening.
“The lack of lives within the decrease areas brought on after an avalanche in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is extraordinarily saddening. The Centre ought to guarantee each sort of assist to the state authorities to deal with the catastrophe. This is the demand of the BSP,” she mentioned in a tweet in Hindi.
– PTI
4.47 p.m.
Avalanche damages Tapovan hydro undertaking: NTPC
State-run energy big NTPC on Sunday mentioned that an avalanche close to Tapovan in Uttarakhand has broken its under-construction hydropower undertaking.
Earlier within the day, a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district which brought on an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and endangered lives of individuals residing alongside its banks.
It is reported that large destruction is feared.
Later within the day, NTPC tweeted, “An avalanche close to Tapovan in Uttarakhand has broken part of our under-construction hydropower undertaking within the area.
– PTI
4.45 p.m.
Deeply fearful about glacier burst in Uttarakhand, praying for folks’s security: President Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday mentioned he was deeply fearful in regards to the large glacier burst at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district and prayed for the wellbeing and security of individuals.
In a tweet, Mr. Kovind additionally mentioned he was assured that rescue and aid operations on floor are progressing effectively.
“Deeply fearful in regards to the glacier burst close to Joshimath, Uttarakhand, that brought on destruction within the area. Praying for wellbeing and security of individuals. Am assured that rescue and aid operations on floor are progressing effectively,” he tweeted.
– PTI
4.43 p.m.
Glacier burst: IMD says no opposed climate over affected areas on Feb 7, 8
The MeT division Sunday mentioned no opposed climate occasions are anticipated over Chamoli, Tapovan and Joshimath in Uttarakhand on February 7 and eight, in a aid for the world hit by a significant glacier burst.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Additional Director General Anand Sharma mentioned Chamoli, Tapovan and Joshimath are prone to witness dry climate through the two days.
“No snowfall/rainfall is probably going on February 7-8,” the IMD mentioned in its particular climate advisory for the state.
However, mild rainfall/snowfall is probably going within the northern elements of the Chamoli district on February 9-10, the advisory added.
– PTI
4.40 p.m.
My condolences are with the folks of Uttarakhand: Rahul Gandhi
“The flood tragedy may be very tragic as a result of glacier bursting in Chamoli. My condolences are with the folks of Uttarakhand,”tweeted Rahul Gandhi on Sunday. “The state authorities ought to present instant help to all of the victims. Congress colleagues additionally be part of arms in aid work,” he added.
4.30 pm
In fixed contact with Uttarakhand CM, officers of NDRF: Narendra Modi
“We are at one financial institution of river Ganga, however the State which is the origin of the river is dealing with a pure catastrophe. Part of glacier has fallen within the river and the river water has risen at varied locations,” mentioned Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi whereas visiting Haldia to inagurate tasks value almost ₹5000 crore on Sunday. “I’m in fixed contact with Uttarakhand CM, Union Home Minister and the officers of NDRF. People are being evacuated and brought to protected locations. We are all praying for the protection of individuals of Uttarakhand,” he added.
– Shiv Sahay Singh
4.15 p.m.
Major pure disasters of Uttarakhand
These are the key pure disasters that Uttarakhand has confronted over the past three many years:
1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake: An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh in October 1991 wherein not less than 768 folks have been killed and hundreds of houses destroyed.
1998 Malpa Landslide: The small village of Malpa in Pithoragarh district was wiped within the landslide wherein about 255 folks, together with 55 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, have been killed. The ensuing particles partially blocked the Sharda river.
1999 Chamoli earthquake: An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Chamoli district killing over 100 folks. The adjoining Rudraprayag district was additionally closely affected. Several floor deformations have been reported on account of the earthquake, and landslides and adjustments in water movement have been additionally recorded. Cracks have been noticed in roads and on the bottom.
2013 North India Floods: In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand brought on devastating floods and landslides. According to the state authorities, greater than 5,700 folks have been presumed useless within the catastrophe. As bridges and roads have been destroyed greater than 3 lakh folks have been trapped within the valleys resulting in the Char Dham pilgrimage websites.
– PTI
4.10 p.m.
Bollywood celebs want for folks’s security after large flood in Uttarakhand
Film personalities, together with CBFC chairperson-writer Prasoon Joshi, actors Dia Mirza, Shraddha Kapoor, and filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor on Sunday despatched out prayers for the protection of individuals of Uttarakhand as a glacier broke off at Joshimath in Chamoli district, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river.
The flood brought on large-scale devastation within the higher reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas, with 50-100 labourers working on the Rishi Ganga energy undertaking lacking.
Shraddha Kapoor took to Twitter and wrote, “Distressing to listen to in regards to the glacier breaking off in #Uttarakhand. Praying everybody’s security there.” Mirza, who’s vocal about environmental points, mentioned man-made constructions within the Himalayas contributed to the tragedy.
– PTI
4.00 p.m.
Uttarakhand floods: Kejriwal says prepared to increase all assist
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal mentioned his authorities is able to lengthen each potential assist to folks of Uttarakhand the place a glacier broke off at Joshimath in Chamoli district on Sunday, main to an enormous flood.
“The information in regards to the catastrophe in Chamoli is actually worrisome. I pray for everyone’s security. The Delhi authorities is able to ship each potential assist to folks of Uttarakhand on this tough time,” he tweeted in Hindi.
A glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and inflicting large-scale devastation within the higher reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas.
– PTI
3.50 pm
Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat mentioned that he has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and warranted him of all help.
He mentioned the Ministry is keeping track of all of the potential developments.
“A glacier has damaged off in Uttarakhand & breach of a barrage has been reported. I’ve spoken to the CM Sh. Trivendra Singh Rawat ji and warranted him of all help. We are keeping track of all potential developments. Praying for everybody’s security!,” Shekhawat tweeted.
– PTI
3.45 pm
3.35 pm
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to the Uttarakhand CM in regards to the tragic incident and mentioned Bihar authorities officers have been in contact with officers of Uttarakhand CM. Mr. Kumar additionally mentioned the entire of Bihar was with the folks of Uttarakhand at this tough time.
– Amarnath Tewary
3.30 pm
“People residing alongside river banks are being evacuated. As a precaution, the movement of the Bhagirathi River has been stopped. To cease the movement of the Alaknanda River, the GVK dam in Shrinagar and the Virbhadra dam in Rishikesh have been emptied out,” says Uttarakhand Police in a tweet.
– Amit Baruah
3.20 pm
Three bodies have been recovered thus far, in keeping with the ITBP.
– Vijaita Singh
3.10 pm
Sixteen individuals caught on the Tapovan dam website in Chamoli district have been rescued by the Uttarakhand police, DGP of the State Ashok Kumar says in a tweet. Claims that the movement of water in Shrinagar (Garhwal) is now regular.
– Amit Baruah
3 pm
Uttarakhand CM tweets:
“A catastrophe was reported at Raini village at round 1045 am, affecting two dam websites in Chamoli. Immediate directions have been issued to take inventory of the scenario and take emergency measures. Simultaneously, state’s catastrophe response mechanism was activated.”
“A catastrophe was reported at Raini village at round 1045 am, affecting two dam websites in Chamoli. Immediate directions have been issued to take inventory of the scenario and take emergency measures. Simultaneously, state’s catastrophe response mechanism was activated.”
“State Chief Secretary, catastrophe administration division and my very own crew is on the management centre and monitoring the scenario on actual time foundation they usually have been instructed to take all applicable actions essential to cope with the rising scenario.”
“Currently no further water flows are being reported & there isn’t any flood scenario anyplace. Water from the affected website has reached past Nandprayag and river was flowing 1 meter above regular ranges. No loss has been reported from villages alongside Alaknanda. “
“Anyone requiring assist can contact following emergency numbers – 1070, 1905 and 9557444486. I thank state’s inhabitants within the affected areas for his or her cooperation and request everybody to take care of calm & not share unverified data on varied platforms.”
“Police, SDRF, Army & ITBP groups are already doing their finest to save lots of lives of the employees at each the development websites, affected by the catastrophe. Two bodies have already been recovered & we’re doing our greatest to reduce the injury attributable to the catastrophe.”
“We are getting all assist from centre Govt to cope with scenario attributable to the catastrophe. Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji is personally monitoring the scenario & have promised all assist. Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji have despatched emergency NDRF groups to affected website.”
3 pm
To present help within the flash floods in Uttarakhand, 4 Army columns of about 400 troopers, two medical groups, one engineering activity power have been deployed at Reni village. Army helicopters are additionally carrying aerial reconnaissance.
A defence official mentioned, C-130 and AN-32 transport plane of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are getting used to airlift NDRF personnel from Ghaziabad to Jolly (*150*) airport in Dehradun.
– Dinakar Peri
2.30 pm
An eyewitness mentioned he noticed a wall of mud, rock and water as an avalanche roared down a river valley.
“It got here very quick, there was no time to alert anybody,” Sanjay Singh Rana, who lives on the higher reaches of Raini village, instructed Reuters by cellphone. “I felt that even we might be swept away.”
Footage shared by locals confirmed the water washing away elements of the dam in addition to no matter else was in its path.
– Reuters
2.20 pm
“People are requested to not panic. Help attain your folks to protected vacation spot,” says Uttarakhand Police in a tweet quoting DGP Ashok Kumar.
– Vijaita Singh
2 pm
A tweet from the Prime Minister’s Office mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the scenario in Uttarakhand. “He took inventory of the rescue and aid works that have been happening.”
– Amit Baruah
1.50 pm
Uttarakhand Chief Minister T.S. Rawat tweeted that the movement of the Alaknanda River forward of Nandaprayag had stabilised. “The River is flowing one metre above the hazard stage however the movement is decreasing,” he mentioned.
– Amit Baruah
1.45 pm
MHA is monitoring the scenario, a spokesperson mentioned.
– Vijaita Singh
1.40 pm
One NDRF crew from Dehradun, one from Ghaziabad despatched for rescue operations, three extra groups being air lifted from Ghaziabad.
1.35 pm
Home Minister Amit Shah tweets that he spoke to the CM of Uttarakhand and the DGPs of ITBP and NDRF. All groups engaged on a war-footing. NDRF groups additionally rushed for rescue work.
– Vijaita Singh
1.35 pm
1.30 pm
Uttarakhand police tweeted: “Flood advisory- Water stage at Srinagar [in Uttarakhand] could rise to 536.00 m at 16:00 hrs. At Rishikesh the water Level could rise to 340.50 m at 20:00 hrs and Haridwar the Water Level May Reach 294.00 m at 21:00 hrs. (The Danger stage will cross at Srinagar, Rishikesh and Haridwar)”
– Amit Baruah
1.10 pm
Uttarakhand CM broadcasts helpline numbers – 1070 and 9557444486 – for these affected , repeats to not unfold panic by previous movies.
– Vijaita Singh
1.00 pm
DGP, Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar instructed The Hindu that 50-100 are lacking. Those reported lacking have been working on the hydel energy website.
– Vijaita Singh
1.00 pm
Chamoli police (in Uttarakhand) tweets that folks within the Tapovan-Reni space have been knowledgeable that on account of a glacier breaking off the Rishiganga hydel energy undertaking has been broken. On account of this, the extent of the river is rising on account of which individuals residing alongside the Alaknanda river are suggested to maneuver to safer areas.
– Amit Baruah
12.50 pm
ITBP mentioned casualties feared as large flood in Dhauli Ganga, Joshimath seen close to Reni village, 26 km from Joshimath, the place a water physique flooded and destroyed many homes alongside the river financial institution on account of some cloudburst or breaching of reservoir at round 10 a.m. Hundreds of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) males rushed for rescue, mentioned the ITBP spokesperson.
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat has tweeted that he’s on solution to the flood website and requests folks to not unfold panic by sharing previous movies.
– Vijaita Singh
12.40 pm
Orders have been issued to the districts on the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh to be placed on excessive alert after reviews of the breaking of part of Nandadevi Glacier in neighbouring Uttarakhand, a senior official mentioned on Sunday. If required, folks must be evacuated and brought to protected locations, the District Magistrates have been instructed.
Navneet Sehgal, U.P. Additional Chief Secretary, Information, mentioned {that a} catastrophe alert had been despatched to all DMs.
“The districts on the Ganga River must be on excessive alert and steady monitoring of water stage must be achieved 24×7,” Mr. Sehgal mentioned quoting the State Relief Commisioner.
The NDRF, SDRF and PAC Flood Company are being given directions to be on highest alert, the Relief Commisioner mentioned.
– Omar Rashid
