Uttarakhand Disaster

Uttarakhand flood: Temporary lake formed in Rishi Ganga river can cause further damage if breached, says report

Scientists are examining the size of the lake, its periphery, and the volume of water it contains to ascertain how big and immediate the danger from it is, WIHG director Kalachand Sain said

Uttarakhand floods: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing; rescue ops on, experts trying to determine cause of disaster

The State Emergency Operation Centre said 27 people were rescued alive — 12 from the smaller of the two tunnels at the Tapovan-Vishnugad project site and 15 from the Rishi Ganga site

Uttarakhand floods: Govt declares final list of missing people

The uncertainty over the number of people gone missing in Uttarakhand's catastrophic flashfloods has at last come to an end with the state government releasing a final list of 4,120 persons, including 92 foreign nationals.

Uttarakhand demands Rs 3,559 crore from Centre to revive tourism

The Uttarakhand government has demanded Rs 3,559.81 crore for the re-construction of tourism infrastructural facilities damaged in massive floods here.

Uttarakhand govt to request for special choppers as rains hamper relief work

With incessant rains over the last two days hampering relief operations in Uttarakhand, the state government geared up to requisition choppers which can be flown even in bad weather.

Uttarakhand: From VVIP visits to tourist influx, India has no plan

Despite the annoying frequency of natural and man-made disasters, from floods to terror attacks, there just seems to be no attempt at getting the act right

Uttarakhand floods: CM Vijay Bahuguna on his way out?

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna could be on the way thanks the poor handling of the floods and the subsequent disaster in the state.

No Kedarnath yatra for two years, says Uttarakhand CM Bahuguna

"It will take another 15 days for the rescue teams to evacuate flood victims as the roads leading to the affected areas have been damaged badly," Bahuguna said on Friday.