NewsPhotos Uttarakhand disaster: 36 bodies recovered till now, rescue operations continue for 4th day; in pics

Uttarakhand disaster: 36 bodies recovered till now, rescue operations continue for 4th day; in pics

The glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has left many in distress. NDRF and SDRF personnel teamed up with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to mount rescue operations.

Over 168 people remain missing on the fourth day of rescue operations. Authorities said that out of 36 bodies discovered by the personnel only 10 bodies have been identified.

Take a look at how the ITBP, NDRF and SDRF have been carrying out the rescue operations:

Shipra Parashar|

Updated:Feb 11, 2021, 10:52 PM IST

Search for 168 missing continues on the fourth day

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Authorities said that out of 36 bodies discovered by the personnel only 10 bodies have been identified. Over 168 people remain missing on the fourth day of rescue operations. ITBP, NDRF and SDRF personnel conducting continuous rescue operations.

Air relief reaches Chamoli

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Air relief reached the affected area in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Army helicopters filled with basic amenities and medical aide reaches Chamoli.

Heavy machinery at tunnel near Joshimath

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Operation resumes at tunnel in Joshimath, Chamoli dist after it was temporarily halted following a rise in water level of Rishiganga river. NDRF personnel say, "Water level is rising so teams were shifted to safer locations. Operation has resumed with limited teams."

Rescue operations continues inside tunnel where many feared trapped

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Drilling operation towards the slush flushing tunnel was stopped later in the day after approximately 7 to 8 meters of drill. A hard rock obstructed the cutters to operate. The rescue teams are now removing the slush again as earlier from machines. Slush started to take semi solid shape. This is likely to help in removing slush with more speed.