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Not just climate change, Chamoli disaster was human-induced
3 years, 10 months ago

Not just climate change, Chamoli disaster was human-induced

Hindustan Times  

The glacial burst in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, killing at least seven persons with another 170 feared dead, is nature’s way of telling humans that it can strike back when the ecological balance is destroyed. Officials carry out search and rescue operation at Tapovan Tunnel, after a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district causing a massive …

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Uttarakhand disaster: Locals feared Kedarnath-like tragedy
3 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand disaster: Locals feared Kedarnath-like tragedy

Hindustan Times  

By Ankur Sharma Chamoli: Avalanche after a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district causing a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river on Sunday. Mahendra Prakash Semwal, a resident of Chamoli town, about 24 kilometres from Rishi Ganga project said, "We were informed by the authorities about the dam breach and just are praying to God while …

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Dhauli Ganga River's Water Level at Joshimath Breached All Records After Glacial Burst: CEC Official
3 years, 10 months ago

Dhauli Ganga River's Water Level at Joshimath Breached All Records After Glacial Burst: CEC Official

News 18  

The water level of the Dhauli Ganga river at Joshimath flowed at a perilously high level, breaching all records, Central Water Commission officials said after a part of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district leading to massive floods. "At 11 am, the water level recorded at Joshimath was 1,388 metres," Saumitra Haldar, Chairman, Central Water Commission told …

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Tracing the Ganga's intricate waterweb
3 years, 10 months ago

Tracing the Ganga's intricate waterweb

The Hindu  

Originating from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand, the Dhauli Ganga flows in a meandering course, which takes it through the Nanda Devi National Park. Dhauli Ganga, which merges with Alaknanda, is one of the several tributaries of the Ganga, as the holy river flows down from the Himalayas and snakes its way through the plains. Sunday's …

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Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: 7 dead, over 170 missing, rescue continues; PM monitoring situation
3 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: 7 dead, over 170 missing, rescue continues; PM monitoring situation

India TV News  

A massive glacier breach in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district caused flash floods in the Dhauli Ganga river, causing large-scale devastation in the upper reaches of the ecological fragile Himalayas. We will ensure that maximum bases are available to support the operations: Wing Commander Indranil Nandi said..Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "PM Modi just called to review the flood situation in …

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Nanda Devi glacier burst updates | Seven bodies recovered so far, Dhauliganga water level rises again
3 years, 10 months ago

Nanda Devi glacier burst updates | Seven bodies recovered so far, Dhauliganga water level rises again

The Hindu  

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on February 7, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations and trapped more than 100 labourers who are feared dead. Earlier in the day, a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district which caused a massive …

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