Uttarakhand catastrophe: ISRO satellite tv for pc photographs present epicenter of glacier burst

Image Source : ISRO  A sequence of photographs captured by CARTOSAT-3 satellite tv for pc reveals how a heavy mass of rock and soil was displaced following a landslide on the Trishul Peak. 
As specialists and scientists proceed to debate the explanations behind the Uttarakhand pure catastrophe that has to date claimed 35 lives and over 200 are nonetheless lacking, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched images of the epicenter of the glacier burst. 

The photographs launched by the ISRO present the precise web site of the snow avalanche which later triggered catastrophic flash floods within the Rishi Ganga and Dhauli Ganga river catchment areas on Sunday, February 7.   

The sudden deluge not solely wreaked havoc in a number of villages throughout the Chamoli district but in addition inflicted giant scale harm to energy crops in Raini and Tapovan areas. 

The sequence of photographs captured by CARTOSAT-3 satellite tv for pc reveals how a heavy mass of rock and soil was displaced following a landslide on the Trishul Peak. The proof of snow avalanche that befell on the web site was additionally clearly seen. 

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A multi-agency rescue operation is underway at Tapovan tunnel since February 7 to rescue over 30 individuals believed to be trapped inside. 

“Rescue operation to evacuate these individuals is happening a conflict footing and all-out efforts are being made for looking lacking individuals.

Image Source : ISROThe satellite tv for pc photographs additionally present the extent of harm the flash flood induced at two energy crops.

“I assure the House that the Centre is extending all possible assistance to the state government for relief and rescue work. The Central government is working in close coordination with the state and all necessary steps, which are considered appropriate, are being taken,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah had mentioned in Rajya Sabha earlier this week. 

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