Panic gripped among locals and several people were feared missing as the water level in Dhauliganga river of Uttarakhand rose suddenly after an avalanche was reported near the Rishiganga power project. The incident was reported from Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district. Nearly 50 labourers were reported to be working on the site at the time of the incident.
In a statement, Chamoli Police said,”Rishiganga Power Project was damaged due breach of a glacier in Tapovan area. People living on the bank of Alaknanda river are advised to move to safe places at the earliest.”
“The district administration, police and disaster management departments have been directed to deal with the situation. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumours. Govt is taking all necessary steps”, news agency ANI quoted Uttarakhand CM TS Rawat as saying
Meanwhile, Chamoli district magistrate has instructed officials to evacuate people living in villages on the bank of the Dhauliganga river. The district magistrate and the superintendent of police have also left for the spot.
