UN chief expresses grief over lack of life following glacier burst, floods in Uttarakhand

New York [US]: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grief over the lack of life in India’s Uttarakhand because of the glacier burst and the next flooding.
“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and dozens missing following the glacier burst and subsequent flooding in Uttarakhand state, India, on Sunday. The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of India,” mentioned Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the Secretary-General in a press release on Sunday (native time).

The United Nations stands able to contribute to ongoing rescue and help efforts if crucial, the assertion added.
The assertion comes after a glacial broke within the Tapovan-Reni space of Chamoli District in Uttarakhand on Sunday, which led to huge flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda rivers and broken homes and the close by Rishiganga energy undertaking.
As many as 15 folks have been rescued up to now whereas 14 our bodies have been recovered from completely different places following the glacier burst within the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, mentioned Chamoli Police on Monday.

“Relief and rescue operations continue for those stranded in the tunnel. Efforts are being made to open the way by reaching inside the tunnel with the help of JCB. So far, a total of 15 persons have been rescued and 14 bodies have been recovered from different places,” Chamoli Police tweeted.