NewsPhotos Uttarakhand glacier burst: ITBP and NDRF personnel continue rescue operations for the third day

Uttarakhand glacier burst: ITBP and NDRF personnel continue rescue operations for the third day

The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has left many in distress. Indian military personnel teamed up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to mount rescue operations. Central and state governments observe the situation closely and said the government has all the needed assistance to handle the situation for now.

Take a look at how the ITBP, NDRF and SDRF have been carrying out the rescue operations:

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Updated:Feb 10, 2021, 05:51 PM IST

SDRF teams rowing in the river looking for survivors

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The SDRF teams are working 24x7 to conduct the rescue operations in the river looking for survivors.

Air relief reaches disaster hit areas in Uttarakhand

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Mi-17 and ALH helicopters flying from Dehradun to Joshimath with disaster relief teams on board were part of the rescue operations carried out.

ITBP continues search inside tunnel near Tapovan

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ITBP personnel continue their search inside the 2.5 km long tunnel near Tapovan after the disaster.

SDRF team wrapping a dead body near river

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SDRF teams are scanning the rivers and riverside to find the people who went missing. As per the reports, over 203 people are still missing after the disaster.

ITBP and NDRF personnels carrying out rescue

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The rescue operations for the tragic glacier burst which killed 12 and triggered massive flooding in Dhauliganga and Alaknanda Rivers causing grave damage to houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project is still underway.

Reports suggest over 16 people are stuck inside this tunnel

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Rescue team members work near a tunnel after a part of a glacier broke away and caused a flood in Tapovan. Reports suggest over 16 people got stuck inside this tunnel after the disaster.