Watch: Massive flood as glacier breaks off at Joshimath, 150 Persons Missing
UTTARKHAND, PTI: An avalanche was reported in Uttarakhand’s Raini village in Tapovan area on Sunday. It was caused after a part of a glacier broke at Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.
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The avalanche was soon followed by a massive rise of water levels in the Dhauliganga river, which resulted in several houses being destroyed in the area.
As many as 150 labourers who were working on a power project in the area are missing, at the moment. Rescue operations are underway.
Floods have also been reported in Joshimath area.
According to reports, the floods have uprooted many houses in the area, leaving scores injured.