High alert at Rishikesh and Haridwar: Water level may rise to 340.50 m by 20:00 hrs

New Delhi: Water level at Srinagar may rise to 536.00 m at 16:00 hrs at Rishikesh the water Level may rise to 340.50 m at 20:00 hrs and Haridwar the Water Level May Reach 294.00 m at 21:00 hrs, informed Uttarakhand Police

As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, the Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting the Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood situation, said Army.

“Indian Army has deployed choppers and troops for supporting Uttarakhand government and NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in the coordination of rescue and relief operations with local administration. Army headquarters are monitoring the situation,” said Army.

चमोली में कुदरत का कहर : जोशीमठ में टूटा ग्लेशियर, 150 मजदूरों के लापता होने की खबर

बचाव कार्य में @ITBP_official के 200 से ज्यादा जवान,और SDRG की 10 टीमें भी पहुंचीं हैं। हरिद्वार, ऋषिकेश और श्रीनगर में अलर्ट जारी

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Six columns (around 600 personnel) of the Indian Army are moving towards the flood-affected areas, according to the Army officials.

Three choppers including two Mi-17 and one ALH Dhruv chopper of the Air Force have been stationed in Dehradun and nearby areas for helping in rescue operations in flood-affected areas. More aircraft will be deployed as per the requirement on the ground, said the Indian Air Force officials.

Casualties are feared to be between 100 to 150. Teams of ITBP, SDRF and NDRF have already reached the spot. Red alert has been issued: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash on #Chamoli incident pic.twitter.com/lLrp88p69b

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat over the Chamoli flood situation and assured all possible help to the state.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring the situation after the water level in the Dhauliganga river increased suddenly following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area of Chamoli district on Sunday.

Over 200 jawans are on the job & working in collaboration with local administration. One team is on the spot to assess the situation. Another team is deployed near Joshimath to raise awareness & evacuate people. The situation is under control: Vivek Pandey, ITBP Spokesperson pic.twitter.com/1Y65hTzdvP

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Meanwhile, Uttarakhand CM has stated that the water flow in the Alaknanda river has become normal past Nandprayag.

“The water level of the river is now one meter above normal but the flow is decreasing. Chief Secretary, Disaster Secretary, Police officials, and my all teams are monitoring the situation in the disaster control room,” he said.