Extensive rescue efforts are still underway in northern India after a glacier burst caused a major flood and damaged a power plant under construction. At least 26 people died in the incident while almost 200 are still missing.More than 2,000 people, including rescue teams, military forces, police and paramilitary groups were deployed to a remote mountainous region in Uttarakhand state on Sunday after a glacier burst caused a deadly flood.Rescuers managed to save 16 people in the wake of the flooding that covered the Dhauliganga River valley with a thick layer of mud and debris. However, the number of those missing or feared dead has since risen to between 160 and 200, according to various estimates reported by local media.Most of the missing are workers involved in the construction of two power plants in the valley. Authorities also reportedly fear for the safety of workers at road and rail projects in the area. “If this incident […]
Glacier burst: At least 26 dead, up to 200 missing in India as search for survivors continues day after disaster
