“A disaster has been reported from Chamoli district. The district administration, police department and disaster management have been ordered to deal with this disaster. “There is a possibility of damage to the Rishiganga project in Rini village of Chamoli due to heavy rains and sudden water. Chamoli district magistrate Swati S Bhadauria has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of Dhauliganga river. The water level in Dhauliganga river rose suddenly following an avalanche near a power project at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district.

Source: Hindustan Times February 07, 2021 06:46 UTC