Extreme levels of snowfall in Uttarakhand, India, have killed at least 150 people

Nanda Devi avalanche in Tapoban of Joshimath in Chamoli district on Sunday morning and it fell on Rishi Ganga dam. The whole area has been flooded due to this incident. Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash said it was not clear how many people had died so far. However, the death toll could be 100 to 150 people.

As a result of this collapse, cracks have been seen in Rishi Ganga dam. The water level of Dhauliganga river is also rising rapidly. The riverside villages have been flooded, according to news agencies. Massive damage is expected in Reni village of Dhauliganga area. More than 150 workers of the Rishi Ganga power project are reported missing, according to news agencies.
High alert has been issued in four districts due to the sudden snowfall. Hundreds of ITBP jawans have been sent to the spot for rescue work. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also reached the spot. Besides, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has left for the spot.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tribendra Singh Rawat said the Rishi Ganga project at Reni village in Chamoli could be damaged due to heavy rains and floods. The low-lying areas of Alaknanda are expected to be flooded. Residents along the river have been evacuated from the area. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Assam had inquired about the situation in Uttarakhand.