Uttarakhand: Glacier Burst Reported Near ITBP Post in Joshimath On India-China Border

New Delhi: A glacier on Friday burst near Uttarakhand’s Joshimath on the India-China border, Colonel Manish Kapil, Commander, Border Road Task Force said. According to the initial reports, the incident took place due to continuous snowfall in the area. Senior officials of the Border Road Organisation are trying to establish contact with the workers who were involved in road construction activities. Also Read – Cloud Burst in Uttarakhand: 1 Dead, 4 Missing; Red Alert Issued For Heavy Rains

The water level in the Rishi Ganga river has reportedly risen by two feet. However, there has been no information of any untoward incident so far. Also Read – States Record Deaths Due to Black Fungus, Cases Pile Up Across Cities | Top Developments

The Uttarakhand government issued an alert after the breakdown of a glacier in Sumna area of Niti Valley. Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said he has alerted the local administration and was in constant touch with the district administration and BRO. Also Read – Uttarakhand Govt Releases SOP For Distribution of Anti-fungal Drug as Black Fungus Cases Rise

“Glacier breakdown has been reported in Sumna, Neeti Valley. I have released alert in this regard. I am in constant touch with the district administration and BRO,” Rawat tweeted.