Uttarakhand glacier breach LIVE Updates: 24 bodies recovered; 171 people still missing

Speaking to Republic from Joshi Math, Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "Forces are working day and night for rescue. we will try to rescue everyone. We will try to hand over the bodies to the families. No contact yet from established inside the tunnel. I will visit the affected area tomorrow".

There is an accessibility issue because it's a tough terrain. By road, only two teams could manage to reach Joshimath, the remaining teams were airlifted. It's difficult to predict how long, but rescue operation can possibly take 24-48 hours: NDRF DG SN Pradhan

The operation to rescue the people trapped in a tunnel is underway. Efforts are on to clear the tunnel with the help of a JCB machine. A total of 15 people have been rescued and 14 bodies have been recovered from different places so far: Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand

The Rishikesh-Joshimath-Mana road which was blocked at Hathipahad due to flash flood in Dhauli Ganga was reopened for traffic by Border Roads Organisation by late afternoon today after road clearance operation. Several BRO teams are in the area for relief operations: BRO

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said rescue work at the NTPC's 900-metre long Tapovan Tunnel had to be halted due to rise in water level: Press Information Bureau, Uttarakhand

Our deepest condolences to those affected by the glacier burst and landslide in India. We grieve with the family and friends of the deceased and extend our hopes for a speedy and full recovery for the injured: US State Department

On the Rishi Ganga project, around 29-30 people are missing. 176 labourers were on their duty - there are 2 tunnels, in one tunnel 15 people were there and in 2nd tunnel 30-35  people. Till now 7 bodies have been recovered from 1 tunnel. 

No contact with the labourers inside 2nd tunnel. NDRF team from Delhi is here, some more people will come tomorrow. One motorable pool and 4 small pools have been destroyed in Raini village. 3 army helicopter 1 air force helicopter is there. State govt will give 4 lakh each to the families of those who have lost their lives.

Now we are focusing on second tunnel, that is tunnel number one, we've learnt that around 30 people are trapped there. We will be carrying out night operations also. Our teams are already on the job & we hope that we'll be able to resue them: Vivek Pandey, ITBP PRO #Uttarakhand

River Alaknanda at Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal, Uttrakhand is flowing much below warning level as the impact of Glacial Lake burst is felt only up to Joshimath: Central Water Commission

• U'khand glacial burst washed away Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW,says spokesperson after National Crisis Management Committee meet
• Glacier burst affected NTPC hydro power project at Tapovan on river Dhauli Ganga, a tributary of Alaknanda
• There is no danger of downstream flooding, rise in water level contained; No threat to villages, hydro projects

Two C-130J Super Hercules with three companies of National Disaster Response Force & 15 tonnes of other loads and equipment sent from Hindan airbase in Ghaziabad.  First C-130J has landed at Jolly Grant airport near Dehradun & second one would be landing soon.

An Air Commodore-rank officer has been deployed at Jolly Grant by Air Force as Task Force commander to coordinate aerial effort for rescue operations in view of floods. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat is monitoring military efforts for rescue operations

"We are saddened to learn that many people are unaccounted for & feared to have lost their lives... We sincerely share the pain of Indian people & Govt of India & offer our solidarity": Turkish Foreign Ministry

National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Gauba met today to review the situation arising out of the natural disaster in Uttarakhand caused by glacial burst. Cabinet Secretary directed concerned agencies to work in close co-ordination and extend all requisite assistance to the State administration. He emphasized the need to account for all missing persons and ensure that those trapped in the tunnel are rescued at the earliest.

2 teams of NDRF are enroute and 3 additional teams have been flown in from Hindon. More than 200 ITBP personnel are on the spot, and one column and Engineering Task Force (ETF) of Army, with all rescue equipment have been deployed. Navy divers are being flown in and aircrafts/ helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are on standby.

IMD informed during the meeting that there is no rainfall warning in the region for the next two days. At the same time, concerned agencies of the Centre and the State were asked to keep a strict vigil on the situation, and a team from DRDO who monitor avalanches is being flown in for surveillance and reconnaissance.  MD, NTPC has been asked to reach the affected site immediately.
 

The water level of the Alaknanda river rises by 1 meter in Rudraprayag. The district administration alerts the settlers along the river.
 

An avalanche near Tapovan in Uttarakhand has damaged a part of our under construction hydropower project in the region. While rescue operation is on, situation is being monitored continuously with the  help of district administration and police.

ITBP rescues all 16 people who were trapped in the tunnel near Tapovan, Chamoli.

The Indian Army issued a statement on rescue ops:

Indian Army has deployed choppers & troops for supporting Uttarakhand govt & NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in coordination of rescue & relief operations with local administration.  Army headquarters monitoring the situation

Four Army columns, two Medical teams, and one Engineering Task Force have been deployed at Reni village in Tapovan area of Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Army helicopters are on aerial recce

Helplines numbers Uttarakhand:  +911352410197 +911352410197 +9119456596190 +919557444486

Disaster Management Centre 0135- 2726066/1077

Three bodies recovered at NTPC site in Tapovan area of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, says ITBP

Taking to Twitter, Uttarakhand Police said, "People settled along the river are being removed from the area. The flow of river Bhagirathi has been stopped for precaution. In order to prevent the flow of water of Alaknanda, the GVK dam in Srinagar and the Virbhadra Dam of Rishikesh have been evacuated. Uttarakhand Police and SDRF are on alert."

After a massive flood occurred in the Dhauliganga river, following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tirath Singh Rawat from Chamoli district said that authorities are monitoring the situation very closely. While calling this incident very "unfortunate", the BJP MP said that the rescue operations are currently underway and casualties around 100-150 are feared. 

While stating that casualties between 100 to 150 are feared in Uttarakhand's Chamoli incident, state's Chief Secretary OM Prakash informed that teams of ITBP, SDRF and NDRF have already reached the spot. He also mentioned that a red alert has been issued. 

Mos Home Nityanand Rai is monitoring the situation. He said, "I will also go and review the situation in evening."

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Indian Army has deployed choppers & troops for supporting Uttarakhand govt & NDRF to tackle the flood. Military station near Rishikesh actively involved in coordination of rescue & relief operations with local administration. Army headquarters monitoring the situation: Army

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces high alert in Kanpur, Bijnor and Varanasi due to glacier breach in Uttarakhand 

In a shocking incident, a glacial burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district triggered an avalanche and massive flash flooding along the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers on Sunday morning. Several houses have been destroyed and casualties are feared, while 100s of people are missing even as rescue operation is underway by the ITBP personnel. The state government has announced an alert in the area and is evacuating the area.

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat took stock of the situation and shared helpline number that is 955744486

While Rishiganga Power Project  has been damaged, CM Rawat said that Water flow in Alaknanda river has become normal past Nandprayag. "Water level of the river is now 1 meter above normal but flow is decreasing. Chief Secretary, Disaster Secretary, Police officials & my all teams are monitoring the situation in disaster control room," he added.

Over 200 jawans are on the job & working in collaboration with local administration. One team is on the spot to assess the situation. Another team is deployed near Joshimath to raise awareness & evacuate people. The situation is under control: Vivek Pandey, ITBP Spokesperson