India accelerates to help 37 workers – Feb 8 AP and BBC Progress Report of a Fragmented Glacier from the Himalayas Fell into the river And hit the hydroelectric dam Until the great flood flows through the valley in the state of Uttarakhand In northern India on Feb.7, the death toll rose to at least 18 and 165 more still missing.
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Most are believed to be workers from two hydroelectric plants in the area. While hundreds of soldiers and semi-officers And military helicopters Was sent to the scene to supplement the mission of finding the missing Which officials said so far 25 people have been found.
Leaders from around the world also send messages of condolences to the families of the bereaved. England by Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tweet the message: England stands in solidarity with India and is ready to provide the support it needs.
This photograph provided by National Disaster Response Force shows NDRF personnel prepare to rescue workers at one of the hydropower project at Reni village in Chamoli district of Indian state of Uttrakhund, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Rescue efforts continued on Monday to save 37 people after part of a glacier broke off, releasing a torrent of water and debris that slammed into two hydroelectric plants on Sunday. (National Disaster Response Force via AP)
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Uttarakhand State Police stated that The fragments of the glacier collapsed at around 11:00 local time. Damage to the hydroelectric dam in the name of Rishi Ganga Hydroelectric Project
In addition, the water spilled through. Thali River Ganges Great branch of the Ganges Until the hydropower project downstream in the Tapovan area (Above the glacier Gangotri One of the main sources of the Ganges) was damaged too. And a bridge in the Tapo area that connects 13 villages was blown off
Rescue team members work outside a tunnel after a part of a glacier broke away and caused flood in Tapovan, northern state of Uttarakhand, India, February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO ARCHIVES. NO RESALES.
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The staff said The main mission is now at 37 workers (not including 165 missing) stranded in one of the two hydroelectric tunnels, 2.5km long, where rescuers have reached the entrance. During the use of heavy tools cleared the area.
While the Director-General of the National Disaster Response Force told ANI news agency that Rescue operations take 24-48 hours.
Experts are investigating the incident. Although it is not clear what might break the glacier fragment. But environmental groups have called for a review of the construction of electricity projects in the mountains that are ecologically sensitive.
M.P.S.bicht Director of Space Applications Center Uttarakhand Said to AFP that Shards of collapse glaciers are common in catchment areas. And large landslides also occur frequently.
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