Uttarakhand Glacier Burst Live Updates: At Least 10 Killed, 170 Missing After Flood Damages Dams

VIDEO | Increased water level of the river late evening hampering rescue efforts. Heavy excavators being brought to remove the debris and slush to open the second tunnel. ITBP teams on the spot#SputnikUpdates https://t.co/jqIT68SVO7 pic.twitter.com/Fng5cl2Szs

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) February 7, 2021

Actrually, it looks like it may have been a landslide from just W of the glacier. See here. Possibly from the steep hanging glacier in the middle of the Google Earth image. pic.twitter.com/6ImcwI91d7

— Dr Dan Shugar (@WaterSHEDLab) February 7, 2021

3D rendering of @planetlabs image collected 7th Feb showing the source of the Uttarakhand disaster located by @WaterSHEDLab. Appears to be a complete detachment of a previously glaciated slope #Chamoli #Disaster #Landslide pic.twitter.com/SElrZh36kH

— Scott Watson (@CScottWatson) February 7, 2021

My thoughts are with the people of India and rescue workers in Uttarakhand as they respond to devastating flooding from the glacier collapse. The UK stands in solidarity with India and is ready to offer any support needed.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 7, 2021

#HADROps#Uttarakhand

Two An-32 aircraft have transported relief material & IN Marine Commando team to Dehradun. An IAF officer, as Task Force Commander, at Jolly Grant airport is coordinating relief operations. HADR aerial ops will continue tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Ot1ivQsI5x

— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 7, 2021

Our deepest condolences to those affected by the glacier burst and landslide in India. We grieve with the family and friends of the deceased and extend our hopes for a speedy and full recovery for the injured.

— State_SCA (@State_SCA) February 7, 2021

No contact has yet been established with 45 workers trapped inside a 2.5-km-long tunnel in Tapovan in Uttrakhand.

A rescue operation continues but it is being hampered by debris and sludge.

France expresses its full solidarity with India, after a glacier burst in the Uttarakhand province, leading to the disappearance of over 100 people. Our thoughts are with them and their families.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 7, 2021

Indian army, Indian Air force deploy its assets in #Uttarakhand rescue operations. pic.twitter.com/Wqg8L1qFnM

— Rishikesh Kumar (@rishhikesh) February 7, 2021

Press Release Regarding the Flood in Northern India https://t.co/uc6Y4bH9dx pic.twitter.com/VtCAlY9I85

— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkey) February 7, 2021

LIVE : चमोली में आई प्राकृतिक आपदा को लेकर प्रेसवार्ता। https://t.co/jprXHgW28x

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021

UPDATE | Another footage of rescue workers at the disaster scene#SputnikUpdates https://t.co/jqIT68SVO7 pic.twitter.com/n8UP017whG

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) February 7, 2021

According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), there is no danger of downstream flooding and the rise in water level has been contained. There is no threat to the neighboring villages.

UPDATE | Videos showing rescue workers at the disaster scene emerge online #SputnikUpdates https://t.co/jqIT68SVO7 pic.twitter.com/6evniAgGpd

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) February 7, 2021

UPDATE | Another video of the flooding in India captured at the scene of the disaster#SputnikUpdates https://t.co/jqIT68SVO7 pic.twitter.com/FYGIpEp0CP

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) February 7, 2021

Announcements are being made by police officials in neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh to avoid going to River Ganges. #Bijnor#Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/cv0MLxNGpk

— Rishikesh Kumar (@rishhikesh) February 7, 2021

Medical teams have been rushed to the affected site. 30 bed hospital has been kept ready at Joshimath for dealing with this emergency. Hospitals in Srinagar, Rishikesh, Jollygrant and Dehradun are on standby. We are doing our best to deal with this disaster. #Uttarakhand

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021

@ITBP_official spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey provides details of #NandaDevi #Chamoli disaster. People, huts washed away with flow. pic.twitter.com/u4pIC90MqP

— Rishikesh Kumar (@rishhikesh) February 7, 2021

“The comforting news is that the flow of the Alaknanda River outside [the city of] Nandprayag has returned to normal. The water level in the river is now 1 metre above normal,” Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said.

About150 persons feared missing in #Uttarakhand @ITBP_official told by administration. 3 dead bodies recovered so far pic.twitter.com/ZmFrlvuNZz

— Ayushman Kumar (@Iam_Ayushmann) February 7, 2021

A military station near Rishikesh is actively involved in the coordination of rescue and relief operations with the local administration. The Army Headquarters is monitoring the situation, the Indian Army said in a statement.

Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 7, 2021

More than 150 people are feared missing in India's northern state of Uttarakhand after a part of Nanda Devi glacier broke off due to a massive flood on Sunday morning, national media reported.

According to the PTI news agency, citing the State Disaster Response Force, these people may have been directly affected while working at the Rishi Ganga power project site.

"200-250 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel rushed to the spot. Situation is being monitored, will send more personnel", ITBP officer told Sputnik.

उत्तराखंड में प्राकृतिक आपदा की सूचना के सम्बंध में मैंने मुख्यमंत्री @tsrawatbjp जी, DG ITBP व DG NDRF से बात की है। सभी सम्बंधित अधिकारी लोगों को सुरक्षित करने में युद्धस्तर पर काम कर रहे हैं। NDRF की टीमें बचाव कार्य के लिए निकल गयी हैं। देवभूमि को हर सम्भव मदद दी जाएगी।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 7, 2021

All DMs of UP

*Disaster Alert*
Urgent and Most Important
Report of breaking of a part of Nandadevi Glacier in Uttarakhand
The districts on *Ganga River* to be on high alert and monitoring of water level need to be done 24×7.
NDRF, SDRF and PAC Flood Company given instructions

— Navneet Sehgal (@navneetsehgal3) February 7, 2021