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

#WATCH Rescue work underway at Tapovan tunnel, Joshimath in Uttarakhand. ITBP team will work overnight at the site. The work to take out debris and slush from the tunnel to continue overnight pic.twitter.com/2wF7sb1DnY

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

We have got information that around 38 people from Lakhimpur Kheri are missing in Uttarakhand. We request them to contact our state control room. We are in constant touch with Uttarakhand government: AK Awasthi, Addl Chief Secy, Home

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 8, 2021

So far, bodies of 24 people have been recovered from different places: Uttarakhand Police. #Chamoli

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarakhand: Machines are now clearing the heavy slush inside the tunnel in Chamoli; Recce party was not able to move beyond 100 meters inside the tunnel due to the slush. pic.twitter.com/QQS8WO9kU0

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarakhand | A bridge was washed away here y'day. We're trying to restore road connectivity in the area. We've requested state govt to install a manual trolley here: AS Rathore, Chief Engineer, Shivalik BRO on relief operation at glacier burst affected Reni village, Joshimath pic.twitter.com/iltJO5Fkio

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: A joint team of ITBP, Army, SDRF, and NDRF inside the Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli for rescue operation. pic.twitter.com/VZ3SfCchK3

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Going forward, scientific studies will be conducted to understand cycle of natural calamities in this natural disaster prone state and best practices to be adopted to minimise loss of life and property due to these calamities, PM Modi's message to Uttarakhand MPs: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

The government and all its institutions stand with the Uttarakhand in this period of calamity, all help will be extended to minimise loss of life and aid in relief efforts, PM Modi's message to Uttarakhand MPs: Sources

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarakhand CM being briefed by MS Rawat, ADG Western Command ITBP, on the rescue operations being carried out at Tapovan tunnel, Joshimath pic.twitter.com/PgSC6aRyoI

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarkhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat conducts review meeting on disaster relief operation following glacier burst in Chamoli; releases Rs 20 crores from State Disaster Response Fund for relief and rescue operation: CMO pic.twitter.com/kteHQRqoVL

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Jharkhand government issues helpline numbers for people of Jharkhand who are stranded at Chamoli, Uttarakhand due to glacier burst: State Govt pic.twitter.com/ZCyYD8Qj0D

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: State Disaster Management Force (SDRF) carries out rescue operation at the flash flood site in Chamoli. pic.twitter.com/1X0oqeArkK

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

#WATCH | Aerial view of the devastation site in Chamoli, #Uttarakhand from the helicopter deployed for distribution of relief material. pic.twitter.com/UIx9FTcyo0

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: ITBP personnel provide support to the villages that have been cut off due to the flash floods in Chamoli. Five sorties carrying relief material have been sent.

Visuals from Lata Helipad. pic.twitter.com/0GI4YjQKhs

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

A joint team of ITBP, Army, SDRF and NDRF has entered the Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli for recce: ITBP. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/svqYtsbvob

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Our team did an aerial survey of the glacier where incident took place in Chamoli. Prima facie it looks that a hanging glacier broke away from the main glacier and came down in the narrow valley: Dr LK Sinha, Director, Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment, DRDO to ANI

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Dropping of food supply underway in Lata and Raini villages. We are helping to take it further from there. Teams of the Indian Army, NDRF, ITBP, and state Police are working in collaboration here: Manoj Rawat, ADG ITBP in Joshimath #UttarakhandGlacialBurst https://t.co/sZlciz8nam

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

#WATCH | Aerial view of the devastation site in Chamoli, #Uttarakhand from the helicopter deployed for distribution of relief material. pic.twitter.com/UIx9FTcyo0

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

A joint team of ITBP, Army, SDRF and NDRF has entered the Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli for recce: ITBP. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/svqYtsbvob

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarkhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat conducts review meeting on disaster relief operation following glacier burst in Chamoli; releases Rs 20 crores from State Disaster Response Fund for relief and rescue operation: CMO pic.twitter.com/kteHQRqoVL

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah interact with Uttarakhand MPs, discuss relief efforts and future course of action over Uttarakhand glacier disaster pic.twitter.com/dVEG7r6j0w

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

The second wave of Mi-17 & Chinook helicopters has been launched from Dehradun for Joshimath with rescue & relief teams on board. IAF Task Force Commander is coordinating with state authorities for ongoing HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief) efforts: Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/LWSg40MsA7

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Around 34 people are trapped inside the tunnel. We've been able to access up to about 70 metres inside the tunnel, we've to further move for about 180 metres. Communication has not been established yet: Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK. Singh #Uttarakhand https://t.co/1hYGspoa8L pic.twitter.com/qVlvp6uBfz

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Uttarakhand: Rescue operation continues on the second day at Joshimath in Chamoli where a flash flood, triggered due to glacier burst, occurred y'day.

12 people were rescued from one tunnel y'day. The second tunnel is being cleared with the help of JCB machines to rescue people pic.twitter.com/WEe0qA6rXi

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

In pictures: As raini bridge was swept away by the flood, ITBP personnel providing ration packets to the stranded people of about 9 villages through choppers in Uttarakhand. @ITBP_official pic.twitter.com/BoJoKU8VaU

— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) February 8, 2021

Rescue operation underway in 2.5 km long tunnel. Problem lies with debris which's gradually being cleared. 27 people alive,11 dead,153 missing. Out of 153, 40-50 are stuck in tunnel. There's a possibility of remaining people being washed away in Uttarakhand: NDRF DG SN Pradhan pic.twitter.com/3IFn3PVlyC

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

ITBP personnel on the rescue mission at Tunnel in Tapovan, #Chamoli, Joshimath. Excavators being used to clear the slush and debris inside the tunnel to open it.#Himveers #Dhauliganga pic.twitter.com/UY27li1SVe

— ITBP (@ITBP_official) February 8, 2021

Aerial rescue & relief missions have resumed with Mi-17 & ALH helicopters flying from Dehradun to Joshimath with disaster relief teams on board: Indian Air Force#Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/RplNQxbayO

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

टनल में फंसे लोगों के लिए राहत एवं बचाव कार्य जारी। जेसीबी की मदद से टनल के अंदर पहुंच कर रास्ता खोलने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है।
अब तक कुल 15 व्यक्तियों को रेस्क्यू किया गया है एवं 14 शव अलग-अलग स्थानों से बरामद किये गये हैं।#tapovanrescue #Chamoli #Uttarakhand_Disaster pic.twitter.com/szSaxJfEy7

— chamoli police (@chamolipolice) February 8, 2021

#Uttarakhand: 8 bodies have been recovered from the rescue operation in Tapovan's Dhauliganga, in Chamoli district

ITBP, Indian Army, SDRF and NDRF forces are engaged in the retrieval

— ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2021

Devastating news for India and @narendramodi following flash flooding in Uttarakhand. Australia stands with one of its closest friends at this very difficult time. https://t.co/uOnnHMAazY

— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) February 7, 2021

Scientists with specialised equipment will also be taken to the areas for aerial reconnaissance. We will ensure that maximum bases are available to support the operations: Indian Air Force PRO Wing Commander Indranil Nandi #Uttarakhandflood https://t.co/XdNtjkuXbq

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Experts can tell the reason behind the glacier outburst. But our Government is right now focused on saving lives of people: Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat pic.twitter.com/Nh17N790vB

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Uttarakhand: ITBP personnel carried rescued persons on stretchers to the nearest road; all 16 people who were trapped in a tunnel near Tapovan in Chamoli were rescued earlier today. pic.twitter.com/PDQHsNHO2O

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

PM @narendramodi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic avalanche caused by a Glacier breach in Chamoli, Uttrakhand. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 7, 2021

The loss of precious lives due to the Glacier burst in Chamoli is deeply painful. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Two helicopters from the Armed Forces have been moved from Bareily to Joshimath for rescue and relief operations

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 7, 2021

I am back in Dehradun after reviewing situation on the ground. I am now meeting disaster management team comprising of state officials and that from Army and ITBP. I will be meeting press shortly and update everyone on the situation. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/1LFzldfczo

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021

Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi requests Congress workers and volunteers to help Uttarakhand's people and authorities in their relief and rescue efforts, at this hour of tragedy and crisis. pic.twitter.com/ogNYFZ7qsX

— Congress (@INCIndia) February 7, 2021

#WATCH| Uttarakhand: ITBP personnel approach the tunnel near Tapovan dam in Chamoli to rescue 16-17 people who are trapped.

(Video Source: ITBP) pic.twitter.com/DZ09zaubhz

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री श्री अमित शाह ने कहा नरेन्द्र मोदी सरकार उत्तराखंड के जोशीमठ में आयी प्राकृतिक आपदा के समय राज्य के लोगों के साथ कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर खड़ी है

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति-https://t.co/8RIHzLIKXN

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) February 7, 2021

#LIVE | Today, we are at one end of Maa Ganga, but Uttarakhand where Maa Ganga originates is facing disaster. I am in constant touch with Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat , HM Amit Shah and officers of the NDRF: PM Modi at Haldia rally

Watch live here: https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/1bbIwLZdO6

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

#LIVE | "I am praying for the courageous people of Uttarakhand, Bengal is praying, the nation is praying," says PM Modi at Haldia rally.

Watch here live : https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/oJOHLLbRsV

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

Concerned to know about disappearance of people in the flash flood in #Uttarakhand caused by the breaking off of glacier at Joshimath. My thoughts & prayers are with their families and friends.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 7, 2021

प्रदेश में गंगा नदी के किनारे स्थित जनपदों के सभी जिलाधिकारी/पुलिस अधीक्षक लगातार जल स्तर की स्थिति पर निगरानी रखें। परिस्थितियों से निपटने के लिए @UPGovt द्वारा SDRF को भी अलर्ट कर दिया गया है: मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी महाराज

— Yogi Adityanath Office (@myogioffice) February 7, 2021

Distressed by the tragic disaster and damage caused by glacier burst in #Uttarakhand.
My thoughts and prayers for everyone affected by it and condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones.

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) February 7, 2021

CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp spoke to Uttarakhand CM Shri @tsrawatbjp and requested him for immediate rescue and assistance for the pilgrims from Gujarat trapped in the flood situation and also directed Gujarat Chief Secretary to take necessary action in this regard.

— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) February 7, 2021

Deeply worried about the glacier burst near Joshimath, Uttarakhand, that caused destruction in the region. Praying for well being and safety of people. Am confident that rescue and relief operations on ground are progressing well.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 7, 2021

Over 150 labourers feared dead as per site in-charge of Tapovan NTPC power plant. 3 bodies recovered: ITBP spokesperson on U'khand disaster

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 7, 2021

#LIVE | "Two power plants were damaged earlier today. There are some who are trapped in the tunnel. Rescue operation underway. The situation is under control," says U'Khand DGP to Republic

Watch Live here: https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/xSGtgIqXqn

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

600 personnel from @adgpi & @ITBP_official are on standby for dealing with any emerging situation. All the rescue teams are doing their best to save lives of missing workers at NTPC (140 nos) & RishiGanga site (17 nos). My prayers are with every missing worker. #Uttarakhand

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021

Deeply shocked and very saddened at the loss of lives in the disaster that took place in Uttarakhand. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Wishing a speedy and full recovery for those injured in the calamity.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 7, 2021

Prayers for those affected by the flood in Uttarakhand. Request people to not panic and follow guidelines on disaster management. We will soon overcome this natural calamity.

— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) February 7, 2021

#BREAKING | One of our teams has reached the spot where the damage has occurred; we are in touch with the administration; the water that has rushed downstream has almost reached the bottom: Vivek Pandey, ITBP spokesperson on Uttarakhand glacier breach https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/6ViGzRyihA

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

It is a kind of tragedy which is very shocking. It's a natural disaster. Home Minister has assured that every help the Uttarakhand government would need will be extended. There shall not be any hesitation on that: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. #Chamoli pic.twitter.com/f7l4hCDuYO

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Distressed by the tragic disaster that unfolded in #Uttarakhand. Praying for everyone’s safety. Hope those stranded or missing are rescued and brought home safe soon.

— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) February 7, 2021

Received the news of sudden rise in the water level in Dhauliganga river following avalanche in Tapovan area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

I pray for the well being of the residents. I urge the young ones to help the elders.

May Baba Kedarnath protect you all.

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) February 7, 2021

चमोली में ग्लेशियर फटने से बाढ़ त्रासदी बेहद दुखद है। मेरी संवेदनाएँ उत्तराखंड की जनता के साथ हैं।

राज्य सरकार सभी पीड़ितों को तुरंत सहायता दें। कांग्रेस साथी भी राहत कार्य में हाथ बटाएँ।

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 7, 2021

उत्तराखंड के चमोली जिले में अकस्मात ग्लेशियर टूटने से उत्पन्न परिस्थितियों को लेकर प्रशासन सजग है। मुख्यमंत्री @tsrawatbjp जी स्वयं राहत एवं बचाव कार्य देख रहे हैं। @BJP4UK अध्यक्ष बंशीधर जी से भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं को पीड़ितों की मदद व प्रशासन के सहयोग में लगाने का आग्रह किया है।

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 7, 2021

नदी किनारे बसे लोगों को क्षेत्र से हटाया जा रहा है। एहतियात के लिए भागीरथी नदी का फ्लो रोक दिया गया है। अलकनन्दा का पानी का बहाव रोका जा सके इसलिए श्रीनगर में GVK डैम तथा ऋषिकेष के वीरभद्र डैम को खाली करवा दिया है। उत्तराखंड पुलिस और SDRF अलर्ट पर है। @Ashokkumarips

— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) February 7, 2021

BJP president JP Nadda speaks to Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat and enquires about the flood situation in Chamoli. He also speaks to state BJP chief, says BJP workers must help in rescue work following protocol

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

#BREAKING | Tirath Singh Rawat, BJP MP from Chamoli, is #LIVE on Republic with an update on the Uttarakhand glacier breach; Tune in for non-stop updates here - https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/aCpjlfJN0k

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

#LIVE | We have preliminary inputs of casualties; NDRF, SDRF and ITBP are on the spot and more being mobilised; Centre and state are active, and so are Army and Air Force: Home Minister Amit Shah on Uttarakhand glacier breach https://t.co/Wdi7NcvHAT pic.twitter.com/Mw33LBj73n

— Republic (@republic) February 7, 2021

Casualties are feared to be between 100 to 150. Teams of ITBP, SDRF and NDRF have already reached the spot. Red alert has been issued: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash on #Chamoli incident pic.twitter.com/lLrp88p69b

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

उत्तराखंड में ग्लेशियर के एक हिस्से के टूटने मद्देनज़र कानपुर रेंज के सभी *गंगा नदी* के किनारे के जनपद फर्रुखाबाद, कन्नौज व कानपुर नगर को हाई अलर्ट पर रहने और जल-स्तर की निरंतर 24x7 निगरानी किये जाने के निर्देश दिए गए। @kanpurnagarpol@fatehgarhpolice @Uppolice @kannaujpolice

— IG RANGE KANPUR (@igrangekanpur) February 7, 2021

#WATCH | Water level in Dhauliganga river rises suddenly following avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/syiokujhns

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

अगर आप प्रभावित क्षेत्र में फंसे हैं, आपको किसी तरह की मदद की जरूरत है तो कृपया आपदा परिचालन केंद्र के नम्बर 1070 या 9557444486 पर संपर्क करें। कृपया घटना के बारे में पुराने वीडियो से अफवाह न फैलाएं।

— Trivendra Singh Rawat (@tsrawatbjp) February 7, 2021

उत्तराखंड में प्राकृतिक आपदा की सूचना के सम्बंध में मैंने मुख्यमंत्री @tsrawatbjp जी, DG ITBP व DG NDRF से बात की है। सभी सम्बंधित अधिकारी लोगों को सुरक्षित करने में युद्धस्तर पर काम कर रहे हैं। NDRF की टीमें बचाव कार्य के लिए निकल गयी हैं। देवभूमि को हर सम्भव मदद दी जाएगी।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 7, 2021

NDRF की कुछ और टीमें दिल्ली से Airlift करके उत्तराखंड भेजी जा रही हैं। हम वहाँ की स्थिति को निरंतर मॉनिटर कर रहे हैं। https://t.co/BVFZJiHiWY

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 7, 2021

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Rescue workers reach Reni village in Joshimath area of Chamoli district.

(Video credit - police) pic.twitter.com/pXdBubzUCj

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

Rishiganga Power Project has been damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area. People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest: Chamoli Police, Uttarakhand

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

चमोली जिले के पास ग्लेशियर टूटने से आए प्राकृतिक प्रकोप से प्रभावितों के राहत एवं बचाव हेतु राज्य सरकार द्वारा 1070 एवं 9557444486 हेल्पलाइन नंबर जारी किए गए हैं। सभी नागरिकों से मेरा अनुरोध है कि किसी भी प्रकार की अफवाहों से बचते हुए मदद हेतु इन हेल्पलाइन नंबर पर संपर्क करें।

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) February 7, 2021

Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 7, 2021