When did Uttarakhand floods happened in 2021?
Over 270 people have lost lives in this flood disaster in Kerala, Uttarakhand and contiguous areas of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal during these disasters and the damage is likely to go over Rs 10 000 crores.
Which river flooded in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand Floods: Amid the chaos, an under-construction bridge over the Chalthi river in the Champawat district has been washed away due to a rise in water levels.
Which place of Uttarakhand see maximum damage?
Among the places most severely hit by the floods are Joshimath, Rini, Nanda Devi National Park, Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant and Sridhar. The disaster left over 200 killed or missing.
What caused the flash flood in Uttarakhand?
Rescue operations are underway. (Credit: Reuters) NEW DELHI: Rescue teams were rushed to Uttarakhand on Sunday after a glacier burst in Chamoli district caused flash floods killing several people. On Sunday morning, a glacier burst in Reni village of Chamoli in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand caused a flash flood in Rishiganga river.
Which District in Uttarakhand was hit hardest by the Dhauliganga River flood?
The Chamoli district in Uttarakhand appeared to have been hit hardest by the surging Dhauliganga River. The Dhauliganga Dam at the confluence of the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga rivers (at 30°33′45″N 79°34′33″E / 30.56250°N 79.57583°E / 30.56250; 79.57583 ) was washed away by the floodwaters.
What is the NTPC’s role in Uttarakhand floods?
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat stated that flash floods also impacted a much larger hydro project owned by the NTPC with around 176 laborers working on a project which had two tunnels where those workers were trapped.
What caused the flood of Alaknanda?
It was caused by a large rock and ice avalanche consisting of material dislodged from Ronti peak. It caused flooding in the Chamoli district, most notably in the Rishiganga river, the Dhauliganga river, and in turn the Alaknanda —the major headstream of the Ganges (Maps 2 and 3).