Villagers in parts of Hunza Valley in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) have been facing an imminent threat of land destruction, as their homes have been destroyed due to the rapid melting of glaciers and overflowing of Hunza River.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the officials to select two rivers of the state and work towards its revival, while reviewing the Jalgam Department at the Jalgam Management Directorate, Indranagar.
This year, the rivers of PoGB expanded more than expected, destroying several households, farms, and other infrastructure. This could have been protected if measures were taken on time.
The water level of river Ganga has been rising due to incessant heavy rain in hilly areas and the release of water from dams in many places. According to the Central Water Commission report, the water level of River Ganga has been rising at the rate of four centimetres per hour and will furt
The court noted that in the course of deliberation in this matter, it came to light that there is widespread use of plastic in the areas that are to be kept free from such pollution potential products.
The calamity has triggered severe erosion, putting the general public and property at great risk. Currently, the Hunza and Shigar rivers are now flowing at alarming levels. As of now, these rivers have caused severe damage to settlements surrounding Passu and Shigar.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Gujarat's Valsad with rising water levels in the Auranga River. People from low-lying areas of the region have shifted to safe places.
Additionally, under the supervision of security forces, 100 people were sent from the Kedarnath Dham to the Lincholi helipad on Monday. The passengers were airlifted and sent to Shersi helipad. The NDRF teams have been continuously conducting search operations in the forests in and around
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Gujarat's Valsad with rising water levels in the Auranga River. People from low-lying areas of the region have shifted to safe places.