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Why is Uttarakhand so disaster prone?

Uttarakhand continues to face nature's fury with torrential monsoon rains ravaging large parts of the state. At least 58 people have died and nearly 72,000 are still stranded across Uttarakhand with the holy town of Kedarnath being the worst hit. Sources in the state government claim that death toll in Kedarnath could be high as relief and rescue efforts have started in full swing. ...

News 360: 58 dead in Uttarakhand floods, rescue operations on

Uttarakhand continues to face nature's fury with torrential monsoon rains ravaging large parts of the state. At least 58 people have died and nearly 72,000 are still stranded across Uttarakhand with the holy town of Kedarnath being the worst hit. Sources in the state government claim that death toll in Kedarnath could be high as relief and rescue efforts have started in full swing. ...

Uttarakhand floods: High-level meet convened to fasten relief process

New Delhi: A high level meeting between Defence Secretary, National Disaster Response Force and other agencies has been convened to expedite the relief process after 58 people died in Uttarakhand following heavy rains that have caused massive landslides and floods in the state, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth told CNN-IBN. "We are going to take Indian Air Force's help to evacuate people from all corners of the state," Singh said. "We...  

Uttarakhand: Pilgrims await relief, thousands still stranded

Haridwar: More than 73,000 pilgrims are stranded in various parts of Uttarakhand as there is no respite from the flooding in rain ravaged state. People who have left stranded in various parts of the hilly states are waiting for the rescue team. "Anything could have happened to me in the devastating floods. I feel fortunate that I've been saved by ITBP, they have rescued many other stranded pilgrims," said a...  

Uttarakhand: Rescue efforts in full swing; 102 dead, 72000 stranded

Hardwar: Uttarakhand continues to face nature's fury with torrential monsoon rains ravaging large parts of the state. At least 102 are feared dead and nearly 72,000 are still stranded across Uttarakhand with the holy town of Kedarnath being the worst hit. Sources in the state government claim that death toll in Kedarnath could be high as relief and rescue efforts have started in full swing. The state has received 313...  

Uttarakhand floods: IAF dropping food packages to people

Wing Commander Yunus told CNN-IBN that the Indian Air Force has been dropping food packages to people who are stuck due to landslides and massive floods in Uttarakhand. The IAF has been rescuing people all day long and is expected to continue helping with rescue operation on Wednesday as well. ...

Uttarakhand floods: Want to thank ITBP for rescuing us, says Harbhajan

Some of the pilgrims in Uttarakhand, along with cricketer Harbhajan Singh, were rescued on Tuesday by the ITBP and security forces after landslides. "People are saying that we are stuck but the reality is that we've been rescued by God," he further said. ...

Provide relief to flood affected areas: Sonia to Uttarakhand, HP CMs

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday directed the chief ministers of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to provide immediate relief to the flood affected areas of their states. The Congress President also spoke to Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde about the situation. In Uttarakhand, 58 people have lost their lives and close to 60,000 tourists and pilgrims are stranded at various locations due to floods and landslides. The worst hit is...  

Uttarakhand: 5 die during rescue work, CM says Kedarnath worst hit

Haridwar: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Tuesday said the state, reeling under floods and landslides, is going through a bad phase. He said Kedarnath was the worst hit by floods as thousands of tourists were stranded. Three ITBP personnel and two policemen were killed during a rescue operation in Kedarnath. Bahuguna said all districts in Uttarakhand have been affected by torrential rains and that rescue operations were on. He...  

Uttarakhand floods: Death toll rises to 58, many homes destroyed

Haridwar: The monsoon rains that lashed North India early are continuing to wreak havoc in the region. In Uttarakhand, 58 people have lost their lives close to 60,000 tourists and pilgrims are stranded at various locations due to floods and landslides. The worst hit is Uttarkashi where another bridge has been washed away. Around 70 homes have been destroyed and nearly 200 camps have been set up for those stranded....  

CJ Neerja stranded in Uttarakhand, sends video of floods

The information is provided by a citizen journalist Neerja, who was stranded in Dharasu. She was with her friends were in a car and are stuck in the floods for over three days now. ...

Watch: Many temples submerged in Rishikesh

CNN-IBN reports from the ground as monsoon continues to wreak havoc in North India. Many villages have been washed away by the flow of the Ganga near the Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh. ...

Delhi: Yamuna crosses danger mark, evacuation begins

New Delhi: While Uttarakhand reels under floods with the Ganga flowing above the danger mark, Delhi too is under threat as the Yamuna crossed the danger mark on Tuesday. The Delhi government on Monday began evacuating people from low-lying areas along the banks of the Yamuna. Apart from the capital, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments have also started evacuating people living in the low-lying areas along the river. The Yamuna...  

Uttarakhand floods, landslides leave 40 dead; over 60,000 stranded

Haridwar: There is no end to the monsoon fury in Uttarakhand with the death toll in floods and landslides touching 40. Over 60,000 tourists and pilgrims have also been stranded at various locations. Chopper sorties have resumed on as the weather cleared a bit. The government has dispatched NDRF teams to help in rescue operations. However, incessant rains and landslides have crippled communication, severely hampering rescue operations. The Dehradun Met...  

Torrential rains lead to massive landslides in Uttarakhand

North India woke up to a wet Monday with torrential rains across Uttarakhand that led to severe landslides and a breakdown in communication systems. ...

News 360: Flood fury in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh kills 50

At least 50 people have died in heavy rains that have lashed several parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Thirty people perished in the monsoon mayhem in Uttarakhand alone while many more are still missing. ...

Heavy rains ravage Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, leave 50 dead

Uttarakhand/Himachal Pradesh: At least 50 people have died in heavy rains that have lashed several parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Thirty people perished in the monsoon mayhem in Uttarakhand alone while many more are still missing. It has been raining for over 48 hours and among the worst hit districts are Uttarkashi, Tehri, Haridwar and Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Telecom lines are down and the Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border...  

Uttarakhand: Army begins rescue operation as thousands remain stranded

Hardwar: The Army has begun rescue operations in Uttarakhand with the help of civil administration and volunteers even as 100 pilgrims, who were stranded between Govindghat and Joshimath, were rescued. Twenty-two more have been rescued from the Shimla bypass. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims remain stranded in the state due to landslides. At least 13 people have died in Uttarakhand. Heavy floods have been recorded in Uttarkashi and other parts...