Uttarakhand govt to probe Chamoli glacier burst incident

Uttarakhand Irrigation Minister Satpal Maharaj on Monday said that the state government will create a department to investigate the cause of the glacier burst incident in Chamoli and monitoring of the glaciers through satellite. “All angles (related to the Chamoli glacier burst) should be investigated. We will form a department in our ministry to monitor and […]

Army deploys choppers, troops to tackle flood situation in Chamoli

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 […]

PM Modi monitoring flood situation in Chamoli, speaks to Uttarakhand CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the flood situation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district in which as many as 150 people feared to be dead. “Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand & the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities & getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue […]

Chamoli flood: Uttarakhand Police issues advisory, urges people to ‘have patience’

As avalanche and flood at a Chamoli village destroyed many houses on Sunday, Uttarakhand Police issued a flood advisory saying that water level may rise at Srinagar, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. “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 […]

100-150 casualties feared in flash flood in Chamoli: Uttarakhand Chief

As many as 150 people feared to be dead in the flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in the Tapovan area, officials said. “100-150 casualties feared in the flash flood in Chamoli district, said Uttarakhand Chief Secretary OM Prakash told ANI. Rishiganga Power Project has been […]

Chamoli: Massive flood in Dhauliganga river, houses destroyed after avalanche

A massive flood has been reported in Dhauliganga river, following an avalanche near Rishiganga Power Project in Chamoli district on Sunday. “Some water bodies flooded and destroyed many river bank-side houses due to cloudburst or breaching of the reservoir. Casualties are feared and hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue,” ITBP officials said. Chamoli district magistrate has also instructed […]

Avalanche near power project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, 2 ITBP teams at spot

The Rishiganga Power Project was damaged due to breach of the glacier at Raini village in Tapovan area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, police said. All the concerned districts have been alerted in the wake of incident. Officers and employees of Chamoli District Administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have reached the spot. A warning […]

Uttarakhand CM directs PWD to widen Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed the Secretary Public Works Department to take necessary action for widening the Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district. “Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, taking cognisance of the villagers’s demand regarding Nandprayag-Ghat motorway in Chamoli district, directed the Secretary Public Works Department that the necessary action for the widening of Nandprayag-Ghat motorway should be taken soon,” read a […]

Science Park set up in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, students can avail information for free

With the efforts of Chamoli District Magistrate (DM), Swati S Bhadauria, a science park has been set up at Kothiyalsain near the district headquarters, Gopeshwar, with an aim to provide information about science-related equipment to the school students for free. Upon hearing about the science park, the Education Minister of Uttarakhand, Arvind Pandey […]