Uttarakhand Floods LIVE Updates: Search Intensifies for Over 200 People Still Missing; ITBP Distributes Food Packets to Locals Hit by Tragedy

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst | "Our team did an aerial survey of the glacier where incident took place in Chamoli. Prima facie it looks that a hanging glacier broke away from the main glacier and came down in the narrow valley," said Dr LK Sinha, Director, Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment, DRDO to ANI.

In the valley it formed a lake which burst later and caused the damage. The data is being analysed by our scientists in detail and if required, they would again go to get more details: Dr LK Sinha, Director, Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment, DRDO to ANI

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Deployment of ITBP Near India-China Border | After bridge collapsed in Raini village during glacier burst, around 13 villages have been cut off near areas such as Malari and Ghansali. There is heavy deployment of ITBP there near the India-China border. We have alerted them, says Manoj Rawat, ADG ITBP in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. 

Dropping of food supply underway in Lata and Raini villages. We are helping to take it further from there. Teams of the Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP, and state Police are working in collaboration here: Manoj Rawat, ADG ITBP in Joshimath #UttarakhandGlacialBurst https://t.co/sZlciz8nam

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

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The government has released Rs 20 crore to help those affected by the disaster, says Uttarakhand CM | Reviewed the rescue operations and disaster with the officials. I have also sent the Garhwal Commissioner and DIG Garhwal to Joshimath. We will leave no stone unturned to help the suffering people. The government has released Rs 20 crore to help those affected by the disaster, said Uttarakhand CM 

अधिकारियों के साथ बचाव कार्यों एवं आपदा की समीक्षा की।मैंने गढ़वाल कमिश्नर एवं DIG गढ़वाल को भी जोशीमठ भेजा है।

मैं लगातार स्थिति की समीक्षा कर रहा हूँ और भरोसा दिलाता हूँ कि हम पीड़ित लोगों की मदद के लिए कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ेंगे। सरकार ने मदद के लिए रुपए २० करोड़ जारी किये हैं। pic.twitter.com/e3knT8DV5Z

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 8, 2021

We will monitor glaciers through remote monitoring or by setting up posts nearby. If people are alerted in advance then many lives can be saved: Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh 

The workers who are missing are most probably from eastern UP and Bihar. I have been contacted in this regard that 30 of these people (missing) are from Lakhimpur Kheri (UP): Ashok Kumar, DGP

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expresses gratitude towards the world leaders

Deeply appreciate the solidarity expressed by my colleagues around the world on the tragic loss of lives caused by a glacier breach in Chamoli, #Uttarakhand yesterday. Value your support in this difficult time: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar

Following is a list of  number of missing persons due to the Uttarakhand glacier burst. 

8th Battalion Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team is arranging rations to be moved to the designated places through the teams which has contacted the locals of all villages and set up a control room there for future assistance. Visuals from Lata Helipad where ITBP personnel are seen with ration packets

Beyond Reni bridge (which swept away by the floods), there are total 9 villages of which two, Jungju and Juaguar are located 3 to 4.5 km from the road head. As per reports, choppers are dumping ration from Joshimath to general area Raini. 

Many IAF movements took place including 2 Hercules, 2 An-32 & 4 helicopters since y'day. Movement of NDRF teams & their equipment also took place. Since morning, 3 Mi-17, 1 Chinook & 1 ALH moved. 9 outgoing & 6 incoming movements till now: Dehradun Airport Director#Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/n2PYO2AvDb

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Rishiganga project at Raini completely washed away, says Uttarakhand CM | Rishiganga project at Raini completely washed away. 5 kms from there is under construction Tapovan project. As of now, around 203 people missing, 11 bodies found. There was a subsidiary company at Tapovan with 24-25 people, no info on them till y'day: Uttarakhand CM

Starting from 0645 hrs today morning, 6 Mi 17 sorties, 1 ALH sortie and 01 Chinook sortie have been carried out till now. 

Rescue operations in full swing in Uttarakhand 

Transportation of required load from Dehradun to Joshimath, which includes 122 personnel, around 5T of load, and 06 rescue canines, has been completed. 

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday visited Chamoli district to take stock of the situation post the glacier disaster that has now claimed 19 lives.

At least 14 people have been killed and over 170 others are missing after a glacial outburst triggered avalanche and floods in Uttarakhand's Chamoli.

Relief materials have been sent to flood infected villages tweets Uttarakhand CM, Trivendra Singh Rawat

आपदा प्रभावित गाँवों में राहत सामग्री पहुँचाई गई है #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/psJCfyc1oA

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 8, 2021

27 people alive,11 dead,153 missing says, NDRF DG SN Pradhan | "Rescue operation underway in 2.5 km long tunnel. The problem lies with debris which's gradually being cleared. 27 people alive,11 dead,153 missing. Out of 153, 40-50 are stuck in tunnel. There's a possibility of remaining people being washed away in Uttarakhand,"

J&K Students Hold Special Prayer For Those Affected by Flash Floods

178 People Issued Passes, Informs Garhwal DIG | "We were informed that 178 people were issued passes here. Of which, 15 were rescued y'day. Rescue operation underway in another tunnel. There's possibility that 35 people are stranded in it. Priority is to rescue them as soon as possible," said Neeru Garg, DIG Garhwal range. 

Team of SDRF-Uttarakhand Police carries out search operation around Srinagar Dam.

Rescue operation continues on the second day at Joshimath in Chamoli. So far, 12 people were rescued from one tunnel and the second tunnel is being cleared with the help of JCB machines. 

Uttarakhand: Rescue operation continues on the second day at Joshimath in Chamoli where a flash flood, triggered due to glacier burst, occurred y'day.

12 people were rescued from one tunnel y'day. The second tunnel is being cleared with the help of JCB machines to rescue people pic.twitter.com/WEe0qA6rXi

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

The glacier break in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district that resulted in an avalanche and huge floods have killed at least 14 people and over 170 people are missing.

The affected area in Uttarakhand

French President Macron Expresses Solidarity With India | French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed France's full solidarity with India in the wake of a glacier burst at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district that triggered a massive flood in the region. "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," Macron said on Twitter.

Army, IAF Deploy Teams, Assets as Part of Rescue Mission | The Indian Air Force and the Army on Sunday swang into action as part of a multi-agency rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Chamoli region as it was reeling under a massive flood triggered by a glacier burst at Joshimath, officials said. They said the Army deployed around 400 personnel in rescue operations besides sending two medical teams to affected areas. One engineering task force of the Army was also deployed in Ringi village in Joshimath and a control room has been set up in the area, they said. The glacier burst triggered an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead. 

Haryana CM Prays for Well-being of People | Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar prayed for the well-being of the people after a portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system. Khattar said Haryana stands with the people of Uttarakhand in this hour of tragedy and crisis. In a statement issued here, the Chief Minister said relief and rescue operation is going on in the affected area. "I pray to Baba Kedarnath for the safety of all", he added.

Aerial rescue and relief missions have resumed with Mi-17 & ALH helicopters flying from Dehradun to Joshimath with disaster relief teams on board: Indian Air Force

High Alert in UP as Glacier Breaks Off in Neighbouring Uttarakhand | The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday put on high alert the authorities in all districts on the banks of the Ganga and asked them to continuously monitor the water levels in the river after a glacier broke off at Joshimath in neighbouring Uttarakhand's Chamoli, triggering a massive flood there. The glacier burst triggered an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead. 

10 Found Dead During Rescue Operation | Ten bodies have been recovered so far - 3 from Tapovan and 7 in the route to Karnprayag. 12 people rescued from the smaller tunnel in Tapovan yesterday. Efforts are underway to open the bigger tunnel. Debris are being removed from it: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar