100-150 casualties feared in flash flood in Chamoli: U’khand Chief Secretary

New Delhi: As many as 150 individuals feared to be useless within the flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli following an avalanche close to an influence challenge at Raini village within the Tapovan space, officers stated.
“100-150 casualties feared within the flash flood in Chamoli district, stated Uttarakhand Chief Secretary OM Prakash informed ANI.
Rishiganga Power Project has been broken due breach of a glacier within the Tapovan space. People dwelling on the financial institution of the Alaknanda river are suggested to maneuver to secure locations on the earliest, stated Chamoli Police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi knowledgeable that he has spoken to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work, and reduction operations.

Over 200 jawans are on the job & working in collaboration with native administration. One workforce is on the spot to evaluate the state of affairs. Another workforce is deployed close to Joshimath to boost consciousness & evacuate individuals. The state of affairs is beneath management: Vivek Pandey, ITBP Spokesperson pic.twitter.com/1Y65hTzdvP
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

“Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work, and relief operations,” PM Modi tweeted.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been briefed on the flood state of affairs and the Centre is coordinating reduction and rescue with Uttarakhand Chief Secretary, Union Home Secretary and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
“Two teams of ITBP reached the spot, three NDRF teams have been rushed from Dehradun and four additional teams will reach there with help of the IAF chopper till evening. SDRF and local administration already at the spot,” MoS Rai informed ANI.

ITBP personnel assess the damages in Tapovan and space of Reni the place flash flood occurred earlier at the moment. (Photo supply: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/8qDJcsbbDt
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat stated it’s a matter of reduction that the move of the Alaknanda River past Nandprayag has develop into regular. The water stage of the river is now one meter above regular however the move is reducing.
“The state chief secretary, disaster secretary, police officer, and other teams are constantly monitoring the situation in the disaster control room,” he added.
Meanwhile, CM Rawat stated, “If you are stranded in affected areas and you need any help. Please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486.”

“People are being evacuated from the areas near Alaknanda. As a precautionary measure, the flow of the Bhagirathi River has been stopped. To prevent the flow of water of Alaknanda, Srinagar Dam and Rishikesh Dam have been emptied. SDRF is on alert. I am leaving for the spot,” Uttarakhand CM said.
Chamoli district Justice of the Peace has instructed officers to evacuate individuals dwelling in villages on the financial institution of the Dhauliganga river. The district Justice of the Peace and the superintendent of police have left for the spot.