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UTTARAKHAND GLACIER DISASTER
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...
Uttarakhand: Avalanche occurs near Badrinath, no casualtiesAn avalanche occurred Friday from the Kuber Bhandar glacier near Badrinath. The event reached the upper Kanchenjunga river. No casualties w...
From Kedarnath to Dharali: Uttarakhand's unheeded warnings and rising disastersFlash floods in Kheer Ganga revive memories of past disasters for survivors. Uttarakhand faces increasing extreme rainfall and landslides. ...
Not a cloudburst? What scientists say may have caused Dharali’s deadly floodInitial reports of a cloudburst causing the Dharali flash flood in Uttarkashi are being questioned as experts suggest a glacier collapse or...
NDMA panel says 'do not allow construction near high flood level'The NDMA panel was formed after a glacier crack in the Tapovan-Raini area of Chamoli in Uttrakhand, more than a year ago, killed at least 8...
Need chopper landing facilities at eco-sensitive zones for rescue operations: Parliamentary panel"Taking cognisance of the glacier burst at Uttarakhand that occurred on February 7, 2021 which led to loss of precious lives, the Committee...
Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Drones deployed as flow of silt hampers tunnel operations, relief workThe multi-agency rescue operation at the NTPC hydel project site has been going on uninterrupted since Sunday, when a possible glacier brea...
Jharkhand govt will provide help to people of state trapped in Uttarakhand disaster: CMJharkhand government will provide all kind of help to the people of the state trapped in the glacier disaster in Uttarakhand, Chief Ministe...
Uttarakhand disaster: Glacier fracture triggered tragedy, shows initial studies“The DRDO team is analysing all available data but an initial aerial survey indicates that a hanging glacier broke away from the main glaci...
Uttarakhand glacier disaster: 18 bodies recovered, 202 missing as rescue efforts intensifyThe 202 still missing include those working at hydel power project sites as well as villagers nearby whose homes were washed away with the ...
How glaciers can burst and send floods downstreamProglacial lakes, formed after glaciers retreat, are often bound by sediment and boulder formations. Additional water or pressure, or struc...
Uttarakhand glacier disaster: Rishabh Pant to donate his match fee to rescue efforts, B-town stands in solidarityA glacier broke on Sunday in Chamoli District, causing massive flooding in several parts.
Uttarakhand glacier burst: ‘We helplessly watched our loved ones washed away’While those in the higher reaches saw their loved ones swept away, those downhill darted in panic. “Bhaago (run),” people were screaming. B...
High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring UttarakhandIn a disaster alert issued to district magistrates in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, the relief commissioner said, "Reports of breaking off a par...
Uttarakhand floods: Arvind Kejriwal says ready to extend all helpDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his government is ready to extend every possible help to people of Uttarakhand where a glacier br...
PM Modi reviews flood situation in Uttarakhand, says nation prays for everyone's safety there"Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone's safet...
Uttarakhand floods: HM Amit Shah speaks to state CM; assures all helpIn a series of tweets in Hindi, Shah also said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relie...
Uttarakhand glacier incident: Indian Army rushed for rescue operationThe government has asked the Army to help district administration and disaster teams of the central and state government in their rescue op...
High alert in UP as glacier breaks off in neighbouring UttarakhandThe disaster caused a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river in Uttarakhand and endangered the lives of people living along its banks. Mas...