ITBP personnel perform search and rescue operation at Tapovan Tunnel, after a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district inflicting an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river | PTI
Newest Information LIVE updates: A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, inflicting an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and endangering the lives of individuals residing alongside its banks. Large destruction is feared.
“3 NDRF groups have reached there. Extra groups are able to be airlifted to Uttarakhand from Delhi. ITBP jawans are additionally there. I guarantee the individuals of Uttarakhand that the Modi authorities stands with them on this troublesome time. All assist will probably be prolonged,” Residence Minister Amit Shah mentioned.
PM Modi mentioned aid work is in full progress in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, the place a glacier burst, main to an enormous flood and inflicting large-scale devastation. The PM added that he’s in fixed contact with the chief minister of Uttarakhand, and is holding observe of the state of affairs.
“As we speak, we’re at one finish of Maa Ganga. However the state of Uttarakhand, which is the origin of Maa Ganga, is dealing with a catastrophe. I’m in fixed contact with the chief minister of Uttarakhand, the Union dwelling minister and officers of the NDRF,” he mentioned.
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