On cam: Swollen river sweeps away bridge after flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
A flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district destroyed a bridge, disrupting traffic and leaving a BRO driver missing. Local authorities have launched search and rescue operations and are working to restore connectivity to affected villages.
Why it matters
It underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure in mountainous regions to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
NEW DELHI: A bridge over the Tamak drain beyond Malari in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was swept away after the drain overflowed amid a strong water current, disrupting traffic in the area on Monday.No casualties have been reported so far.Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to prioritise relief and rescue efforts, ensure the safety of people in vulnerable areas and maintain supplies of essential commodities to affected villages through alternative routes, if needed.Police, district administration, SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed to the spot, while authorities continue to monitor the situation."There is a Tamak Nala, and a very strong surge of…
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