Uttarakhand Floods

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. 

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

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

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