In pics: Glacier breaks in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue operations underway
According to ANI, the incident was reported from Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district.
Around 150 people were feared missing as the water level in Uttarakahnd's Dhauliganga river increased suddenly after a glacier broke in Joshimath near the Rishiganga power project.
According to ANI, the incident was reported from Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. It is learnt that around 50 labourers were working on the site at the time of the incident.
Government officials have been directed by Chamoli district magistrate to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of the Dhauliganga river. The district magistrate and the superintendent of police have left for the spot. A floow alert has been sounded in Haridwar and Rishikesh.
"Two teams of ITBP reach the spot, three NDRF teams have been rushed from Dehradun and 3 additional teams will reach there with help of IAF chopper till evening. SDRF & local administration already at spot," MoS Home Nityanand Rai said.
People trapped in the affected area can contact the disaster operations center number 1070 or 9557444486 for any help.
The flow of water subsided before reaching Chamoli as the river is flowing just one meter above normal. Some small dams were also broken. Over 60 SDRF jawans have been dispatched around the spot in separate troops.
In a tweet, the prime minister said that he was monitoring the situation and prayed for everyone's safety.
"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," said Modi, in a tweet.
In another tweet, he added, "The disaster caused by the breaking of the glacier in Uttarakhand, and the civilian casualties in it, was extremely sad. My condolences are with his family in this hour of grief, I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured."