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    Uttarakhand, India experienced devastating floods and landslides in June 2013 due to unprecedented heavy rainfall that exceeded 375% of the benchmark amount. The heavy rains caused glacial melts and flooding of rivers like the Mandakini, leading to flash floods and landslides near populated areas. While officials termed it a natural calamity, many argue that unplanned construction, road building, hydroelectric projects, and deforestation exacerbated the impacts. Rescue efforts involved over 10,000 soldiers, helicopters, and relief operations that evacuated over 18,000 people. The floods caused over 800 deaths and extensive damage to homes, bridges and roads across Uttarakhand.

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    Uttarakhand, India experienced devastating floods and landslides in June 2013 due to unprecedented heavy rainfall that exceeded 375% of the benchmark amount. The heavy rains caused glacial melts and flooding of rivers like the Mandakini, leading to flash floods and landslides near populated areas. While officials termed it a natural calamity, many argue that unplanned construction, road building, hydroelectric projects, and deforestation exacerbated the impacts. Rescue efforts involved over 10,000 soldiers, helicopters, and relief operations that evacuated over 18,000 people. The floods caused over 800 deaths and extensive damage to homes, bridges and roads across Uttarakhand.

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    Uttarakhand, India experienced devastating floods and landslides in June 2013 due to unprecedented heavy rainfall that exceeded 375% of the benchmark amount. The heavy rains caused glacial melts and flooding of rivers like the Mandakini, leading to flash floods and landslides near populated areas. While officials termed it a natural calamity, many argue that unplanned construction, road building, hydroelectric projects, and deforestation exacerbated the impacts. Rescue efforts involved over 10,000 soldiers, helicopters, and relief operations that evacuated over 18,000 people. The floods caused over 800 deaths and extensive damage to homes, bridges and roads across Uttarakhand.

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    Uttarakhand

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    Uttarakhand, India experienced devastating floods and landslides in June 2013 due to unprecedented heavy rainfall that exceeded 375% of the benchmark amount. The heavy rains caused glacial melts and flooding of rivers like the Mandakini, leading to flash floods and landslides near populated areas. While officials termed it a natural calamity, many argue that unplanned construction, road building, hydroelectric projects, and deforestation exacerbated the impacts. Rescue efforts involved over 10,000 soldiers, helicopters, and relief operations that evacuated over 18,000 people. The floods caused over 800 deaths and extensive damage to homes, bridges and roads across Uttarakhand.

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    BY-

    Bhuban Hazarika
    Nabajyoti Gogoi

    CASE STUDY OF

    FLOOD
    INTRODUCTION

    Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,484 km² of


    which 93% is mountainous and 64% is
    covered by forest.

    Most of the Uttarakhand part of the state is


    covered by high Himalayan peaks and
    glaciers

    Two of India's largest rivers, the Ganges and


    the Yamuna, originate in the glaciers of
    Uttarakhand
    These two pilgrimage,
    Badrinath and Kedarnath form the Chota
    Char Dham lies in uttrakhand

    It is well know as the "Land of the Gods"

    Uttrakhand is well known for his chota char


    dham:-
    • Kedarnath
    • Badrinath
    • Gangotri
    • yamunotri
    Uttrakhand is considered as one of the
    most beautiful state
    T H I S
    M O N S O O N
    D E S T R O Y
    E D
    U T T R A
    K H A N D
    Who is Responsible
    for this
    Man or Nature ??
    Natural Reason...?
    From 14 to 17 June 2013, Indian
    state of uttrakhand and near by
    are received heavy rainfall

    The rainfall was was above


    benchmark which is above 375
    precent
    A multi-
    day cloudburst ,centered
    on the state
    Uttarakhand caused
    devastating floods and
    landslides.
    Due to Continuous Rain the Chorabari
    Glacier melted and this triggered the
    flooding of the Mandakini river

    Which led to heavy floods near


    Gobindghat, Kedar Dome,
    Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand
    Is Only
    Nature
    faulty..?
    MAN MADE REASONS….?
    The Uttrakhand Disaster have been
    officially termed a natural calamity
    caused by cloudbursts and
    unprecedented heavy monsoon rainfall.

    However, the true causes of the epic


    tragedy is growth of tourism, unchecked
    Rapid increase of roads, hotels, shops
    and multistory housing in ecologically
    fragile areas and unplanned construction
    are the reason for landslide
    Also Rapid growth of
    hydroelectricity dams that
    disrupt water balances and this
    also triggered the action of
    disaster
    More than 220 power and mining
    projects are running in 14 river
    valleys in Uttarakhand.

    Several rivers are being diverted


    through tunnels for these projects
    leading to major disasters in the
    state.
    Deforestation is also one of the most important
    factor of uttrakhand disaster, which cause
    frequently landslide.
    RESCUE OPERATION
    The Army, Air Force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan
    Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force,
    National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),
    Public Works Department and local
    administrations worked together for quick
    rescue operations.
    Several thousand soldiers were
    deployed for the rescue missions
    Helicopters were used to rescue people
    ITBP jawans distribute medicines to stranded
    pilgrims during in Uttarakhand rescue operation
    Local people distribute food to rescued pilgrims
    near IAF base camp in Dharasu
    By 21 June 2013, the Army had deployed
    10,000 soldiers and 11 helicopters,

    the Navy had sent 45 naval divers, and the


    Air force had deployed 43 aircraft including
    36 helicopters.
    From 17 June to 30 June 2013, the
    IAF airlifted a total of 18,424 people -
    flying a total of 2,137 sorties and
    dropping landing a total of 3,36,930 kg
    of relief material and equipment
    Prime Minister of India undertook an aerial survey of the affected
    areas and announced 1000 crore (US$160 million) aid package.
    ]
    Several state governments also announced
    financial assistance:
    Uttar Pradesh Government 25 crore,

    The governments of Haryana, Maharashtra


    and Delhi 10 crore each,

    The governments of Tamil Nadu, Odisha,


    Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh 5
    crore each.
    The US Ambassador to India extended a
    financial help of USD $150,000 through the
    United States Agency

    Also US announced that the US will


    provide further financial aid of USD
    $75,000.
    Statics
    822 were Deaths occurred in flood (official
    estimates)
    1800 were Missing persons
    2232 has Fully damaged houses
    154 bridges get Damaged
    1520 roads get Damaged
    Government as also announced 2 lakhs for
    total damaged houses in flood

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