Himalayan glacier bursts in India, triggering flood; villages evacuated

Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, causing flooding #India #Himalaya #Chamoli #glacier #Uttarakhand #flooding Around 100-150 casualties are feared in the flash flood. As per officials at Rishiganga power project, which has sustained heavy damages, around 50 people are missing in Tapovan area of Chamoli. All missing persons are believed to be the labourers working at the dam site. Authorities have sounded a high alert from Chamoli to Haridwar. Chief minister Trivendra Rawat is expected to ma