UTTARKASHI DISASTER Expert team explains formation of lake in Bhagirathi at Dharali

A team of geological experts have 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.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

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 geological inspection of the disaster-affected areas of both Dharali and Harshil, studied the possible dangers and measures for rescue, an official release here said.

The team observed that a local stream named Telgad in Harshil near the Army camp became active due to heavy rainfall during the August 5 disaster, in which, according to the administration, one person died and 68 others are missing.

The camp bore the brunt of the disaster, which demolished structures besides leaving nine of its personnel missing, including a junior commissioned officer and eight jawans.