Glacier breaks in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Water level in Uttarakhand's Dhauliganga river rose on Sunday after an avalanche was reported near a power project. According to news agency ANI, the incident was reported from Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district, where casualties are feared.
Here are the LIVE updates
12:36 pm: People are being evacuated from the areas near Alkananda. As a precautionary measure, flow of Bhagirathi River has been stopped. To prevent the flow of water of Alaknanda, Srinagar Dam & Rishikesh Dam have been emptied. SDRF is on alert. I am leaving for the spot: Uttarakhand CM
12:31 pm: Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area. People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest: Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand
12:23 pm: Uttarakhand: Rescue workers reach Reni village
12:20 pm: A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses
12:17 pm: A disaster has been reported from Chamoli district. The district administration, police and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. Govt is taking all necessary steps: Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat
12:15 pm: Chamoli district magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river
12:14 pm: Water level in Dhauliganga river rises suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district
