Uttarakhand Natural Disaster
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Natural causes of the disaster
- From 14 to 17 July, the state of Uttarakhand and the adjoining areas received heavy rainfall. This was about 375% more than the benchmark rainfall during normal monsoon.
- A multi day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand.
- This caused the Choraban glaciers to melt and the Mandagini river to erupt which led to heavy floods in Uttarakhand.
Manmade Causes
- rampant deforestation
- slope cutting
- blasting of rocks
- hazard disposal of debris
- riverbank destructions
- Rapid growth of hydroelectricity dams.
Destructions Caused by the disaster
- More than 5,700 people were "presumed dead
- Destruction of bridges and roads
- 100,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in the valleys
- 365 houses destroyed;
- 275 partially damaged
- About 70,000 people got stuck
Steps taken by the government and local communities.
- The Army, Airforce, Navy, Indo-Tibetan Border, Police, Border Security Force, Public Works Department and local administrations worked together for quick rescue operations.
- Prime Minister of India (Man Mohan Singh) undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas and announced 1,000 crore aid package for the disaster relief efforts in the state.
- Several state governments announced financial assistance.
- Several thousand soldiers were deployed for rescue missions.
- Helicopters were used to rescue people.
Local people providing food
Soldiers rescuing people
ITBP jawans distribute medicines to stranded pilgrims during Uttarakhand rescue operation.
Uttarakhand Flood Disaster Moments Caught in Camera