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. ...
06 Aug, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.54 PM IST
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...
10 May, 2022, 11.45 PM IST
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...
21 Mar, 2021, 12.33 PM IST
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...
10 Feb, 2021, 11.38 PM IST
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...
09 Feb, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
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...
09 Feb, 2021, 07.43 AM IST
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 ...
08 Feb, 2021, 05.10 PM IST
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...
08 Feb, 2021, 01.01 PM IST
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.
08 Feb, 2021, 01.01 PM IST
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...
08 Feb, 2021, 10.40 AM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 11.48 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 04.27 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 03.41 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 03.40 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 03.36 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2021, 03.35 PM IST