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- Published: February 7, 2021 12:13
New Delhi: Water level in Dhauliganga river rises suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue.
Chamoli district magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river.
The district magistrate and the superintendent of police have left for the spot.
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There was an under constructed tunnel near Tapovan dam in Uttarakhand where around 20 workers are stranded. ITBP team deployed at site is undertaking rescue operation. We are in touch with the management team of NTPC to gather information on missing people: SS Deswal, DG, ITBP
It is suspected that around 100 workers were at the site. Of which, 9-10 dead bodies have been recovered from the river. Search operation underway. 250 ITBP personnel are present at site, Indian Army team to reach soon: SS Deswal, DG, ITBP
Deeply worried about the glacier burst near Joshimath, Uttarakhand, that caused destruction in the region. Praying for well being and safety of people. Am confident that rescue and relief operations on ground are progressing well: President Ram Nath Kovind
We are gathering details on the flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli. Our officials are in contact with authorities there. As it concerns Ganga river, we need to remain alert: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
16 people who were trapped in Tapovan Dam are being shifted to safer places by Police: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar.
U’khand floods: Situation under control. The power project at Tapovan-Reni has been swept away completely, says DGP
About 50-100 people missing. 2 bodies have been recovered, some injured rescued: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
About 50-100 people missing. 2 bodies have been recovered, some injured rescued: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
*Flood advisory*-
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. (The Danger level will cross at Srinagar, Rishikesh and Haridwar)
Regards— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) February 7, 2021
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat being briefed on flood situation by Army and ITBP jawans, in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. pic.twitter.com/uBraBzSFzJ
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
Six columns (around 600 personnel) of the Indian Army moving towards the flood-affected areas: Army officials
Indian Army has deployed choppers & troops for supporting Uttarakhand govt & NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in coordination of rescue & relief operations with local administration. Army headquarters monitoring the situation: Army
I have spoken to Union Home Secretary and I will speak to Home Minister soon. They have assured all possible help: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat. #Chamoli
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Uttarakhand tragedy
It is a kind of tragedy which is very shocking. It’s a natural disaster. Home Minister has assured that every help the Uttarakhand government would need will be extended. There shall not be any hesitation on that: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. #Chamoli pic.twitter.com/f7l4hCDuYO
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
ITBP personnel assess the damages in Tapovan
ITBP personnel assess the damages in Tapovan and area of Reni where flash flood occurred earlier today. (Photo source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/8qDJcsbbDt
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
India stands with Uttarakhand: PM Modi constantly monitoring unfortunate situation
Teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are already deployed in Joshimath. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has already moved from Dehradun to Joshimath. We are organising airlift for 3-4 more teams from Delhi to Dehradun onwards to Joshimath: SN Pradhan, DG NDRF https://t.co/DlvOVCEmXo
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
While in Assam, PM Modi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. He spoke to CM and other top officials. He took stock of the rescue and relief work underway. Authorities are working to provide all possible support to the affected.
*Flood advisory*-
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. (The Danger level will cross at Srinagar, Rishikesh and Haridwar)
Regards— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) February 7, 2021
Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, assures all possible help
उत्तराखंड में प्राकृतिक आपदा की सूचना के सम्बंध में मैंने मुख्यमंत्री @tsrawatbjp जी, DG ITBP व DG NDRF से बात की है। सभी सम्बंधित अधिकारी लोगों को सुरक्षित करने में युद्धस्तर पर काम कर रहे हैं। NDRF की टीमें बचाव कार्य के लिए निकल गयी हैं। देवभूमि को हर सम्भव मदद दी जाएगी।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 7, 2021
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
read here – https://t.co/fWwEAR4Jvp#Uttarakhand #Reni pic.twitter.com/4AsBO9GOUi
— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) February 7, 2021
Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat says Alaknanda water level is 1 metre above normal but flow reducing gradually
आप 1905 पर भी सम्पर्क कर सकते हैं https://t.co/WnpJRbcUek
— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021
ABOUT 150 LABOURERS GOES MISSING
-About 150 labourers working in power project missing following massive flood in Uttarakhand’s Dhauli Ganga river: officials.
-Chamoli district magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river.
-The district magistrate and the superintendent of police have left for the spot.
ITBP STATEMENT
-A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of reservoir
-Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue
CHAMOLI POLICE STATEMENT
-Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area.
-People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest
Two teams of ITBP reach the spot, three NDRF teams have been rushed from Dehradun and 3 additional teams will reach there with help of IAF chopper till evening. SDRF & local administration already at on spot: MoS Home Nityanand Rai to ANI on massive flood in Dhauliganga
Disaster Alert
Report of breaking of a part of Nandadevi Glacier in Uttarakhand
The districts on Ganga River to be on high alert and monitoring of water level need to be done 24×7.
NDRF, SDRF and PAC Flood Company given instructions
Uttarakhand CM shares emergency numbers 1070 and 9557444486 for tragedy in Chamoli district.
Disaster Alert-Report of breaking of a part of Nandadevi Glacier in Uttarakhand has been received. The districts on the Ganga River need to be on high alert and continuous monitoring of water level need to be done 24×7. If required people need to be evacuated and taken to safe place. NDRF, SDRF and PAC Flood Company are been given instructions to be on highest alert. Pl coordinate locally also., said Relief Commissioner of UP.
Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area. People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest, said Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand.
#WATCH | A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of reservoir. Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue: ITBP pic.twitter.com/c4vcoZztx1
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021
A disaster has been reported from Chamoli district. The district administration, police and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. Govt is taking all necessary steps, said Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat.
