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  • Signs of local weather change are dire: Bollywood on Uttarakhand glacier burst

    Bollywood stars, together with Ajay Devgn, Taapsee Pannu, Dia Mirza and Celina Jaitly, have harassed on the necessity to deal with local weather change within the wake of the Uttarakhand glacier burst.
    Celina Jaitly stated the catastrophe is proof that the indicators of local weather change will all the time be brutal.
    She posted on Twitter, “Climate change is serious and the signs are dire. My heart goes out to all the victims and their loved ones of the #UttarakhandGlacialBurst Climate change knows no borders, ultimately we all will pay the price of we do not get our act together. #Uttarakhand #saveourplanet.”

    Climate change is severe and the indicators are dire. My coronary heart goes out to all of the victims and their family members of the #UttarakhandGlacialBurst Climate change is aware of no borders, finally all of us pays the worth of we don’t get our act collectively. #Uttarakhand #saveourplanet
    — Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) February 8, 2021
    Dia Mirza, who has been vocal about environmental points, tweeted that the tragedy is a results of extreme dam development within the Himalayas.
    She wrote on Twitter, “Building too many dams in the Himalayas has lead to this. Prayers for the people of Chamoli. Please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486 for help. #Uttarakhand.”
    The actor additional wrote, “What is the connection with what is happening in #Uttrakhand right now and cutting trees (deforestation), cutting into our mountains, building dams combined with climate change? – Innocent , unsuspecting people get hurt.”

    Building too many dams within the Himalayas has result in this. Prayers for the folks of Chamoli. Please contact Disaster Operations Center quantity 1070 or 9557444486 for assist. #Uttarakhand https://t.co/x6D9X4laSj
    — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) February 7, 2021
    Ajay Devgn puzzled if the burst is a sign of environmental harm that the world is but to see.
    “Is it our worst fears on climate extremes that are closing in on us? My thoughts & prayers are with the people of #Uttarakhand at this crucial hour,” he tweeted.

    Is it our worst fears on local weather extremes which might be closing in on us? My ideas & prayers are with the folks of #Uttarakhand at this significant hour. Hope we rescue as many as potential 🙏🙏
    — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 7, 2021
    Taapsee Pannu known as the catastrophe nature’s revenge on human beings for “toying” with it. “Man induced disasters. Hurtful to watch this. Nature is getting back at us for toying with it. #UttarakhandDisaster,” she tweeted.
    Shruti Seth warned folks to not “mess” with nature. “Don’t mess with nature. #UttarakhandGlacialBurst.”
    Ronnie Screwvala criticised folks’s careless perspective in direction of local weather change. “Force of nature – saddened to see a disaster unfolding #Uttarakhand – except that with all our callous approach to climate change/ global warming – not sure we can call these ”pure disasters” anymore!” he tweeted.

    Randeep Hooda additionally talked about concerning the opposed results of human greed on nature.
    “Man tampering with nature results in disaster. We must be very careful and have more stringent environmental impact assessment #EIA, not less, for ongoing and future infra projects. Prayers for the safety of the people affected,” he tweeted.

  • As minister, I used to be in opposition to energy tasks on Ganga, its most important tributaries: Uma Bharti

    Image Source : PTI BJP chief Uma Bharti 
    BJP chief Uma Bharti Sunday mentioned the Uttarakhand flood tragedy triggered by a glacier burst is a matter of concern in addition to a warning, and added that as a minister she had spoken in opposition to having any energy undertaking on the Ganga and its main tributaries. Bharti was the minister of water sources, river growth and Ganga rejuvenation throughout the first time period of the Modi authorities.
    In a sequence of tweets in Hindi, she mentioned the glacier breaking off had broken an influence undertaking, triggering the large disaster.
    This tragedy that has occurred in Rishi Ganga within the Himalayas is a matter of considerations in addition to a warning, she mentioned.
    “When I was a minister, my ministry in its affidavit about the dams in Uttarakhand in the Himalayas had requested that it is a very sensitive region, and, therefore, power projects should not be built on the Ganges and its main tributaries,” she mentioned.

    She mentioned the electrical energy shortfall brought on by that call may have been met by the nationwide greed.
    Bharti mentioned she was in Uttarkashi on Saturday and is now in Haridwar.
    Part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and inflicting large-scale devastation within the higher reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas.
    Over 150 labourers working at an influence undertaking in Tapovan-Reni are feared useless, an Indo Tibetan Border Police spokesperson mentioned whereas quoting the project-in cost. Three our bodies have been recovered. 
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  • Rishabh Pant to donate match price in direction of rescue operations in Uttarakhand

    India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant mentioned he’ll donate his match price in direction of rescue operations for the glacier burst in Uttarakhand and likewise inspired others to return ahead and contribute.
    A glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and inflicting large-scale devastation within the higher reaches of the ecologically fragile Himalayas.
    Pant was born in Roorkee, a city within the state’s Haridwar district.
    “Deeply pained by the loss of life in Uttarakhand. Would like to donate my match fee for the rescue efforts and would urge more people to help out,” Pant wrote on his Twitter deal with.
    In an earlier publish on Sunday, the 23-year-old wicketkeeper expressed his grief over the lack of lives within the pure calamity.
    “My sincere condolences and prayers for the families of those affected by the Uttarakhand flash floods. I hope that the rescue operations underway are able to help those in trouble,” he had written.

    Deeply pained by the lack of life in Uttarakhand. Would wish to donate my match price for the rescue efforts and would urge extra individuals to assist out.
    — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) February 7, 2021
    Pant tweeted quickly after making a wide ranging 91 within the ongoing opening Test between India and England on the MA Chidambaram Stadium right here.
    More than 150 labourers working in an influence mission are lacking, officers mentioned.
    Homes alongside the way in which had been swept away because the waters rushed down the mountainsides in a raging torrent. There had been fears of injury in human settlements downstream. Many villages had been evacuated and folks taken to safer areas on Sunday.

  • NTPC says Tapovan challenge partly broken, monitoring state of affairs

    Image Source : PTI NTPC says Tapovan challenge partly broken, monitoring state of affairs
    Part of an under-construction hydropower challenge of state-run energy main NTPC has been broken by the avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday. The firm has mentioned that it’s monitoring the state of affairs repeatedly together with the district administration and police.
    Part of the under-construction Tapovan Vishnugad hydropower challenge (520 MW) has confronted damages whereas one other privately-owned Rishi Ganga hydro challenge (130 MW) was fully devastated.
    “An avalanche near Tapovan in Uttarakhand has damaged a part of our under-construction hydropower project in the region. While rescue operation is on, the situation is being monitored continuously with the help of district administration and police,” NTPC mentioned in a tweet.

    Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat mentioned that 125 individuals are lacking following the huge flood.
    The incident occurred after the water degree within the Dhauliganga river, instantly surged on Sunday morning following an avalanche close to the Rishi Ganga energy challenge. The 85 km river meets the Alaknanda river at Vishnuprayag on the base of Joshimath mountain in Uttarakhand.
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  • Uttarakhand tragedy: Water ranges surge up in Dhauli Ganga as soon as once more

    Image Source : PTI Uttarakhand tragedy: Water ranges surge up in Dhauli Ganga as soon as once more
    The water degree within the Dhauli Ganga river surged up as soon as once more on Sunday night time below the impression of the glacial burst throughout the day, creating panic amongst folks residing within the space. The sudden surge within the water degree within the Dhauli Ganga at round 8 pm prompted authorities to droop rescue operations underway at a undertaking website within the neighborhood of the river in the meanwhile. 
    Rescue efforts, focussed on extricating 30-35 folks trapped within the particles clogging one of many tunnels on the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel undertaking, will likely be resumed on Monday morning, the GM of the undertaking mentioned.

    Swirling waters of the river gurgling downwards are inflicting worry amongst folks residing within the space, he mentioned late Sunday night time.
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  • Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Rishabh Pant to donate match charges to assist rescue efforts

    Image Source : BCCI.TV Team India cricketer Rishabh Pant will donate his match charges from the continuing first Test towards England to assist the rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.
    Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant will donate his match charges to assist the rescue efforts following a glacier burst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, which has prompted flash floods within the Dhauli Ganga river.
    The dying toll following the tragic incident has gone to seven up to now, whereas 100-170 individuals together with the individuals working within the energy plant in Tapovan-Reni are lacking.

    Pant, who hails from Uttarakhand’s Roorkee, took to his official Twitter account to induce individuals to donate to the rescue mission.
    “Deeply pained by the loss of life in Uttarakhand. Would like to donate my match fee for the rescue efforts and would urge more people to help out,” Pant wrote.

    Pant is presently representing the Indian group within the ongoing Test match towards England in Chennai, and performed an essential 91-run knock within the first innings on Day 3.
    The Indian Air Force and the Army on Sunday additionally swung into motion as a part of a multi-agency rescue operation within the Chamoli district, following the tragedy. One engineering job pressure of the Army was additionally deployed in Ringi village in Joshimath and a management room has been arrange within the space, they stated.
    Due to the surge within the water ranges of river Ganga, The Uttar Pradesh authorities additionally placed on excessive alert the authorities in all districts on the banks of the Ganga and requested them to repeatedly monitor the water ranges within the river.

  • Uttarakhand Tragedy: Major pure disasters that left behind huge path of destruction

    Image Source : PTI Rescue operations underway close to Dhauliganga hydropower undertaking after a glacier broke off in Joshimath inflicting a large flood within the Dhauli Ganga river.
    Uttarakhand’s Chamoli on Sunday witnessed a significant tragedy after a glacier broke in Dhauli Ganga valley within the Joshimath space triggering a deluge within the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric station, leaving at the least 7 individuals useless and at the least 125-170 individuals lacking within the affected areas. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat mentioned the numbers may very well be greater. An enormous operation has been launched to rescue individuals from the flood-affected areas.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the scenario in Uttarakhand following floods attributable to a glacier burst, and took inventory of the rescue and aid work underway. PM Modi additionally introduced Rs 2 lakh compensation to the household of these killed within the incident. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has additionally introduced monetary help of Rs 4 lakh for the household of these killed.

    Over the final three a long time, main pure disasters have hit the state of Uttarakhand. Here’s an inventory of those which left behind a large path of destruction.

    1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake: An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh in October 1991 during which at the least 768 individuals have been killed and hundreds of properties destroyed.

    1998 Malpa Landslide: The small village of Malpa in Pithoragarh district was wiped within the landslide during which about 255 individuals, together with 55 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, have been killed. The ensuing particles partially blocked the Sharda river.

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    1999 Chamoli earthquake: An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Chamoli district killing over 100 individuals. The adjoining Rudraprayag district was additionally closely affected. Several floor deformations have been reported because of the earthquake, and landslides and modifications in water circulate have been additionally recorded. Cracks have been noticed in roads and on the bottom.

    2013 North India Floods: In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand triggered devastating floods and landslides. According to the state authorities, greater than 5,700 individuals have been presumed useless within the catastrophe. As bridges and roads have been destroyed greater than 3 lakh individuals have been trapped within the valleys resulting in the Char Dham pilgrimage websites. 

    (With PTI Inputs)

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  • Rishabh Pant, Suresh Raina lengthen condolences to households affected by Uttarakhand glacier burst

    Image Source : AP Rishabh Pant
    India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant prolonged condolences on Sunday for these affected by the Uttarakhand flash floods. A large glacier breach within the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand brought about flash floods within the Dhauli Ganga river, resulting in large-scale devastation. 

    The Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rushed in to assist with the rescue and reduction effort. Several districts, together with Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Haridwar and Dehradun, that had been more likely to be affected had been placed on excessive alert.

    “My sincere condolences and prayers for the families of those affected by the Uttarakhand flash floods. I hope that the rescue operations underway are able to help those in trouble,” wrote Pant.

    Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh additionally prayed for the security of individuals within the affected areas.

    “Distressing news coming from #Uttarakhand about a glacier burst. Praying for everyone’s safety in the affected areas,” tweeted Raina.

    “Stay strong people of #Uttarakhand praying for everyone’s well being..” stated Harbhajan.

    “I am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand, prays for everyone’s safety,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated.

    Modi has authorised an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh every from PMNRF for the following of kin of those that have misplaced their lives because of the tragic avalanche

  • ‘Nayi Zindagi’: Dramatic rescue of man from tunnel by ITBP in Uttarakhand | Watch

    Image Source : PTI ITBP personnel perform search and rescue operation at Tapovan Tunnel, after a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district inflicting an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river.
    Uttarakhand on Sunday witnessed a serious catastrophe after a glacier go off Joshimath area in Chamoli district, inflicting flash floods and heavy injury to life and property. As per experiences, round 150 labourers are feared useless after the glacier break whereas rescue operations are underway.

    A group of ITBP personnel rescued have rescued 16 individuals who have been trapped in a tunnel after flash floods hit the Tapovan area.

    Meanwhile, a video has surfaced exhibiting a second of reduction when a type of 16 individuals who have been trapped was rescued by an ITBP group.

    The man took a sigh of reduction and thanked ITBP personnel who was rescued from the tunnel amid chants like ”apna bhai agaya… bale bale… khush hogaya yaar… nayi zindagi.” (Our brother has come… joyous thanks… he’s comfortable now… acquired a brand new life). 16 staff have been rescued from a tunnel of Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel mission.

    Indo-Tibetan Border Police, State Disaster Response Force and different businesses have been finishing up rescue operations on a conflict footing. “Sixteen labourers have been rescued from the tunnel,” an official mentioned.

    Part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath on Sunday, main to an enormous flood within the Dhauli Ganga river and bringing again reminiscences of the 2013 deluge within the hill state.

    Over 150 labourers working at an influence mission in Tapovan-Reni, which was swept away utterly, have been feared useless, an Indo Tibetan Border Police spokesperson mentioned whereas quoting the project-in cost.

    Chamoli catastrophe brings again 2013 Uttarakhand tragedy nightmare

    In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centred on Uttarakhand brought about devastating floods and landslides. According to the state authorities, greater than 5,700 folks have been presumed useless within the catastrophe.

    As bridges and roads have been destroyed greater than three lakh folks have been trapped within the valleys resulting in the Char Dham pilgrimage websites.

    (With inputs from PTI)

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  • Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: 150 feared useless after flash floods in Chamoli, rescue ops underway | Updates

    Image Source : AP This body seize from video offered by KK Productions reveals a large flood of water, mud and particles flowing at Chamoli District after a portion of Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Tapovan space in Uttarakhand.
    An enormous glacier breach in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district precipitated flash floods within the Dhauli Ganga river, inflicting large-scale devastation within the higher reaches of the ecological fragile Himalayas. As per stories, part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli resulting in wide-spread devastation. Over 150 individuals, principally labourers who had been working at an influence challenge in Tapovan-Reni are feared useless. Three our bodies have been had been recovered to date. Also, the facility challenge was swept away fully, added state Director General of Police Ashok Kumar whereas describing the state of affairs as below management. Homes alongside the way in which had been additionally swept away because the waters rushed down the mountainsides in a raging torrent. Meanwhile, rescue operations by the state administration are underway. 

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    Uttarakhand is going through a catastrophe. I’m in contact with State CM Trivendra Rawat, Union Home Minister and NDRF officers. The rescue operations are underway, PM Modi mentioned whereas addressing a rally in Haldia, West Bengal.
    Over 150 labourers working at an influence challenge in Tapovan-Reni are feared useless, an Indo Tibetan Border Police spokesperson mentioned whereas quoting the project-in cost. There had been fears of injury in human settlements downstream, together with in closely populated areas.
    Many villages had been evacuated and other people taken to safer areas.

    Connectivity with some border posts was “totally restricted” attributable to a bridge collapsing close to Reni village, an ITBP spokesperson mentioned.
    Several districts, together with Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Haridwar and Dehradun, that had been more likely to be affected had been placed on excessive alert and forces of the ITBP and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rushed in to assist with the rescue and aid effort.
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    “I am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand, prays for everyone’s safety,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned.
    “Representatives of the power project have told me that they are not being able to contact around 150 of their workmen at the project site,” mentioned State Disaster Response Force DIG Ridhim Aggarwal.
    The waters within the Dhauli Ganga, a tributary of the Ganga, was flowing two to 3 metres above regular, the official added.
    Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and guaranteed him of all doable assist to cope with the state of affairs arising from the glacier burst and the ensuing floods.
    In a collection of tweets in Hindi, Shah additionally mentioned groups of the NDRF had been deployed for rescue and aid operations of the affected individuals whereas extra troops of the drive had been being airlifted from Delhi.
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    “I have spoken to Chief Minister @tsrawatbjp ji, DG ITBP and DG NDRF regarding the natural disaster in Uttarakhand. All the concerned officers are working on a war footing to secure the people. NDRF teams have left for rescue operations. Every possible help will be provided to ‘Devbhoomi’,” he mentioned.
    Shah mentioned the central authorities is continually monitoring the state of affairs in Uttarakhand.
    Image Source : PTIWashed away barrage of Rishi Ganga energy challenge in Neeti valley, after a glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district inflicting a large flood within the Dhauli Ganga river.

    “Some more teams of NDRF are being airlifted from Delhi and sent to Uttarakhand. We are constantly monitoring the situation there,” he mentioned.
    A house ministry spokesperson mentioned 4 NDRF groups (about 200 personnel) had been airlifted to Dehradun and would head to Joshimath. The chief minister additionally appealed to individuals to not unfold rumours by means of previous flood movies.
    He mentioned the water degree within the Alaknanda, one other tributary of the Ganga, is one metre above regular however the circulation was lowering steadily. He mentioned all districts involved have been alerted and other people have been requested to not go close to the Ganga.
    (With inputs from PTI)

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