Uttarakhand Floods

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SDRF Rescues 60 & Found 5 Bodies In Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

During the search and rescue operations, Uttarakhand's State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has rescued a total of 60 people in the Bageshwar district. Besides, five bodies were also recovered from the Sunderdhunga Glacier region in the district. Search and rescue operations by the SDRF is still ongoing in the rain-affected areas since October 17. Reportedly, 64 people have been found dead so far and 11 are still missing. 

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 11:42 AM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: Uttarakhand Floods, Uttarakhand, SDRF, Natural Calamity, Floods

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

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Uttarakhand CM To Donnate A Month's Salary Towards State CMRF

Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on October 22 that he will be contributing his a month salary of October towards Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Relief Fund. Uttarakhand has witnessed a natural calamity, which has caused 64 deaths, and 11 are still missing. Furthermore, a disaster-relief camp has also been started by the Uttarakhand Police in collaboration with SDRF in Rudrapur city on October 22.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 - 02:15 PM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand Floods, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Government, India

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Massive rockslide triggered Chamoli floods.

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Chamoli Flash Floods Triggered By Massive Rockslide: Reports

Flash floods that left Uttarakhand's Chamoli in turmoil might have been triggered by a massive rockslide below the Ronti peak, revealed reports. According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the energy of the fall melted the ice creating a source for the flood. Moreover, the centre confirmed that the floods were not caused due to glacial lake outburst as no significant water bodies were found in the area… read-more

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 - 05:25 PM / by Neha Sanjeev

Tags: Chamoli, Uttarakhand Floods, Uttarakhand, Rockslide

Chamoli Disaste Rescue Operation

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Uttarakhand To Declare 136 People Missing Since Chamoli Disaster Dead

At least 136 people, who are still missing since the February 7 Chamoli disaster, have been "presumed dead" by the Uttarakhand government. Issuing a notification, the government stated that 70 bodies and 29 human organs have been recovered so far. Reportedly, the government would invoke a special provision to allow authorities declare the missing people dead after an inquiry. "This will help in settling the compensation for the families of… read-more

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 - 03:15 PM / by Aman Tripathi

Tags: Uttarakhand Floods, Disaster, rescue mission, Compensation

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Water Supply In Delhi

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1,000s In Delhi Suffer Water Shortage Due To Uttarakhand Flood Debris

The Delhi Jal Board on February 15 asked people to "judiciously" use water as the Uttarakhand floods have hit the water supply with mud and debris. The DJB vice-chairperson Raghav Chaddha informed that two main water treatment plants being operated below capacity due to the February 7 calamity that affected the supply from Uttarakhand’s Rishiganga valley. Informing ‘round the clock’ deployment of flushing ammonia water, DJB failed to assure… read-more

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 05:59 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Delhi, Water Supply, Uttarakhand Floods, water crisis, environment

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Bhutia Dog Waiting For Lost Puppies

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Uttarakhand Disaster: A Dog's Yearning To Reunite With Lost Puppies

The recent floods which embroiled Uttarakhand's Chamoli have cast devastating effects on the fauna too. In Raini, a village proximal to the Rishi Ganga Hydropower Project site, a female Bhutia dog weeps day and night, awaiting her puppies wiped away in the unforeseen calamity. Unable to eat or go back to the old routine, the dismayed mother monitors the area recklessly in the hope to unite with her puppies again.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 - 12:53 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: Chamoli, Uttarakhand Floods, Floods, bhutia

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Flood In Uttarakhand

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Heavy Flooding In Uttarakhand: NDRF, ITBP Deployed For Rescue

An unexpected steep hike in the water level of the Dhauliganga river has led to massive flooding in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. According to Uttarakhand Chief Secretary, the flood occurred due to glacier breach that may have killed around 100-150 people. To counter the situation, five NDRF teams, two ITBP teams, and 200 SDRF personnel have been deployed for rescue operations. Moreover, the flooding has damaged houses near Rishiganga Power… read-more

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 - 01:22 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Floods, Uttarakhand Floods, Massive Flooding, Uttarakhand

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