Devastating Landslide and Floods Strike Chamoli, Ten Missing
Chamoli district in Nandanagar faces a dire situation as a landslide and river flooding leave ten people missing after heavy rain. Relief operations face challenges due to closed roads and swampy conditions, while local authorities and response teams continue their search efforts amidst the ongoing crisis.
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A catastrophic landslide and flooding in Chamoli's Nandanagar district following torrential rains on Thursday have left ten people missing. The affected areas are already grappling with ongoing land subsidence, which further complicates rescue efforts.
Eight individuals, including four members of one family, went missing in Kuntari village, and two more are unaccounted for in Dhurma, where the Moksha river floodwaters damaged multiple buildings. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari confirmed these incidents.
Rescue operations face significant hurdles, hampered by debris-blocked roads and swampy conditions. Local teams, assisted by state and national disaster response forces, continue their search, while injured victims await airlift due to the impassable roads.
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