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...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
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...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
In a first, Uttarakhand to link glacier-fed rivers with rain-fed ones"Under the project, Sunderdunga and Shambhu, major tributaries of the 105-km long Pindar river that originates from the Pindari glacier, wi...
11 Jun, 2022, 10.55 AM IST
Uttarakhand glacier burst: Two more bodies recovered from Tapovan siteSearch operation at the project site has been underway on a war footing basis for a fortnight since it bore the brunt of an avalanche trigg...
21 Feb, 2021, 09.22 AM IST
Uttarakhand glacier burst: Trapped workers up against hypothermia, dipping oxygenHope at the other end of the tunnel is keeping over 500 rescue personnel going at the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project in Uttarakhand’s Cham...
10 Feb, 2021, 10.36 AM IST
Uttarakhand flash flood: Studies have been flagging receding of glaciated areaThe study, titled ‘Glacier changes and associated climate drivers for the last three decades, Nanda Devi region, Central Himalaya, India’, ...
10 Feb, 2021, 12.07 AM 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: 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
Government overlooks glacier studies, claim expertsIn 2017, scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) had filed a detailed report on floods in the Himalayas, including th...
08 Feb, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
Guterres says UN stands ready to contribute to ongoing rescue and assistance efforts in UttarakhandA portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alak...
08 Feb, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
UN chief expresses grief over loss of life following glacier burst, floods in UttarakhandThe statement comes after a glacial broke in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District in Uttarakhand on Sunday, which led to massive flood...
08 Feb, 2021, 10.02 AM IST
Uttarakhand tragedy could be result of ‘very rare’ bursting of water pockets in glacierScientists on Sunday said satellite and Google Earth images did not show a glacial lake near the region, but there was a possibility of 'wa...
08 Feb, 2021, 08.15 AM IST
Ensure rescue of pilgrims from Gujarat: Vijay Rupani to Uttarakhand CMIn view of a glacier burst in Uttarakhand, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday requested his counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat to...
07 Feb, 2021, 05.55 PM IST
Uttarakhand floods: Vice President prays for safety of those affected"I join the nation in praying for the safety of all those affected by the flash flood caused by a glacier burst in Chamoli district of Utta...
07 Feb, 2021, 05.11 PM IST
Deeply worried about glacier burst in Uttarakhand, praying for people's safety: PresidentPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said he was deeply worried about the massive glacier burst at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli distri...
07 Feb, 2021, 05.05 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