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Glacial Burst in Uttarakhand
Why is it in News?
- Glacial burst on Nandadevi caused avalanche and resulted into flash floods in Rishiganga and Dhauliganaga in Uttrakhand.
Details:
- It washed away Rishiganga hydel project and Tapovan hydep project on Dhauliganga.
- Dhauliganga:
(1) It originates from Vasundhara Tal, glacial lake in Uttarakhand.
(2) It follows meadering course.
(3) It flows through Nanda Devi National Park.
(4) It later merges with Alakanada, tributary of Ganga.
(5) It join Rishiganga at Raini.
Source: The Hindu