Uttarakhand Live: 150 people missing in Uttarakhand accident
Joshimath, Uttarakhand: About 100 to 150 people are believed to be missing after an avalanche hit the Rishiganga project in the Reni area of Joshimath in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand: Avalanche near Joshimath, flood-like situation in ChamoliLIVE Highlights: – Traffic on Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway has been closed as a precautionary measure. – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who […]
LIVE Highlights:
– Traffic on Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway has been closed as a precautionary measure.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Assam, contacted Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and discussed the Uttarakhand tragedy. The Prime Minister assured the Chief Minister of all possible help
This is a very shocking accident. This is a natural disaster. The Home Minister promised to help the Uttarakhand government
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
– The water flow started after the avalanche in Chamoli has reached Nandprayag. The good news is that as we approach Nandprayag, the flow of water has returned to normal.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash has said that 100-150 people are likely to be affected by the floods in Chamoli district after the avalanche.
About 150 people are believed to be missing from the Rishi Ganga and Dhauliganga projects. Energy officials said the men were missing. The rescue squad was called to the scene
Riddhima Agarwal, CEO, SDRF
– Helpline number has been issued for help after an avalanche near Joshimath in Uttarakhand. Citizens can call 1070 or 9557444486 for help
– I am entering the spot myself, please do not spread rumors: Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s appeal
– Two ITBP teams have arrived at the spot. Three NDRF teams were rushed to the spot from Dehradun. Three more teams will be airlifted to the spot by evening with the help of Air Force helicopters.
Several NDRF teams have been rushed to the rescue. Every possible help will be delivered to Devbhoomi
Home Minister Amit Shah
– More than 100 ITBP personnel have rushed to the spot for rescue operations. Teams have been dispatched from Dehradun for relief and rescue operations.
– SDRF and local administration are also trying to provide help on the spot. Collector and Superintendent of Police have rushed to the spot: Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
– The administration has ordered people in Chamoli, Devprayag, Karnaprayag and Srinagar to remain vigilant.
