Uttarakhand: Expert team explains formation of lake in Bhagirathi during Dharali disaster

Col Ajay Kothiyal (Retd) to oversee reconstruction of Dharali

Garhwal Post Bureau Dehradun, 14 Aug: Col Ajay Kothiyal (Retd), who played a leading role in the post-2013 Kedarnath reconstruction, has been entrusted by the Dhami government with the critical task of rebuilding the flood-affected Dharali-Harsil Valley. The region, situated along the Bhagirathi and its tributaries, has recently witnessed severe and widespread devastation, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The rescue operations…

Steps taken to clear flow of water from lake in Harshil - Pioneer Edge | Uttarakhand News in English | Dehradun News Today

PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE | Uttarkashi The authorities have dug up a channel and removed debris to facilitate smoother flow of water from the lake formed in the Bhagirathi river in Harshil area. This lake was posing a potential threat in case of a sudden breach, to the Dharali and other nearby areas already affected by disaster. Officials informed that a 30-member team of the UJVN Limited and Irrigation department along with National Disaster Re…

Experts study temporary lake created after Dharali & Harsil disaster

The recent massive mud and debris flood in Dharali and Harsil of Uttarkashi not only caused massive destruction but also created a temporary lake in the Bhagirathi river. An expert team of geologists has studied this unique phenomenon and revealed the reasons behind it. The disaster also affected the nearby Harshil town, where roads, helipads and several buildings were submerged in water. Devastation in Dharali and Harshil Heavy rains on August …

Uttarakhand: Expert team explains formation of lake in Bhagirathi during Dharali disaster

Uttarkashi, Aug 15 (PTI) A team of geological experts on Friday explained how a temporary lake was formed in the Bhagirathi river following the recent flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali village, which also caused large-scale damage to the neighbouring Harshil town. Efforts are underway at present to manually puncture the lake to facilitate outflow of water in a phased and controlled manner to prevent flooding downstream. The team conducted a g…