Ten people have died and over 100 are missing, and feared dead, after a glacier break at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district triggered massive flooding of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers on Sunday. 

Thousands were evacuated from their houses and the floodwaters damaged both homes and the nearby Rishiganga and NTPC power plants. Disaster response teams have been deployed. 

The Army has committed four columns - and three helicopters are conducting aerial surveys - and seven Navy diving teams are on standby. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone's safety."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has spoken to officials of the state disaster management and Chamoli administration. All districts are on high alert and people have been warned not to venture near the Ganga river. He also appealed to people to not spread rumours through old flood videos.

Source: NDTV

BDST: 1835 HRS, FEB 07, 2021
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