Trusted News Discovery Since 2008
{{/content}}
Chamoli disaster: Work underway to widen the flow of lake formed at Rishi Ganga
Video Credit: ANI
Published on February 23, 2021 - Duration: 02:33s
Chamoli disaster: Work underway to widen the flow of lake formed at Rishi Ganga
Work to widen the flow of the lake formed at Rishi Ganga in Chamoli is underway.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police jawans, SDRF officials and other organizations are carrying out this joint operation.
Officers are removing tree trunks, which are blocking the flow of the water.
This has increased the volume of water release from the lake.
Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said, "Total body count appears to be above 90 including 70 bodies and 29 body parts.
Out of 29, some are of bodies found while the rest will be identified by DNA match.
Rescue and search operation continues in Tapovan tunnel and nearby villages."
You are here
๐ก newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions
Uttarakhand
State in northern India
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
The polling team embarked on a four-day expedition to reach Kanar village, situated in one of the most secluded areas of Uttarakhand and housing 587 registered..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
According to IMD data from March 14-April 10, 2024, around 125 districts across 23 states and UTs in India are facing drought-like conditions, marking a..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Related videos from verified sources
Chamoli disaster: ITBP, SDRF remove obstacles from lake to widen flow of water 01:22
Video credit: ANI - Published on February 27, 2021
Uttarakhand: ITBP removes obstacles from artificial lake, rescue ops continue 02:34
Video credit: HT Digital Content - Published on February 25, 2021
Chamoli disaster: Excavation work carried out at Tapovan tunnel 01:49
Video credit: ANI - Published on February 25, 2021