Uttarakhand| Glacier Collapses Near Reni In Joshimath, Villages Flooded Near Dhauliganga, Rescue Ops Underway

<p>The<span> collapse of a glacier in Reni, Joshimath, Uttarakhand, is reported to have caused massive destruction in the nearby villages and surrounding areas. Reports suggest that many people have drowned in the flood as they heavy flow of water has swept away the houses located in the area. The administration has reached the spot.&nbsp;Relief and rescue work is going on.</span></p> <p><span>The water level in the Dhauliganga River rose after a sudden avalanche near a power project at Reni village in Tapovan area of ​​Chamoli district. The District Magistrate of Chamoli has directed the officials to evacuate the people living in the villages situated on the banks of the Dhauliganga River.&nbsp;The District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police have left for the spot.</span></p> <p><span>Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat said, "A disaster has been reported from Chamoli district. The district administration, police, and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. Govt is taking all necessary steps."<br /></span></p> <p><span>[tw]https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1358303989381570562[/tw]</span></p> <p><span>According to ITBP," A massive flood in Dhauliganga seen near Reni village, where some water body flooded and destroyed many river bankside houses due to cloudburst or breaching of reservoir. Casualties feared. Hundreds of ITBP personnel rushed for rescue."</span></p> <p>No Casualties have been reported yet and many feared being trapped.</p> <p>(More Details awaited)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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