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Disaster in Uttrakhand
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2. From 14 to 17 June 2013, Indian state of Uttrakhand and adjoining area received heavy rainfall which was about 375 percent more than the benchmark rainfall during a normal Manson.
3. This caused the melting of Chorabari Glacier at the height 3800 meters, and eruption of the Mandakini river which led to heavy floods near Kedar Dome Rudra Prayag District, Uttrakhand, Himachal Pradesh.
7. Delhi, Gurgaon and surrounding areas received a high amount of rainfall an 16 June 2013, leading to flooding of the low lying areas of the cities. The Yamuna river swelled to a new high of 207.75 meters submerging the low lying flood plains along the banks.
8. Uttar Pradesh
608 villages, covering a population of 7 lakhs, in 23 district of Uttar Pradesh were affected with flood and as of 11 July 2013 more than 120 deaths were reported from the state.
9. NEPAL
About 6000 citizens of Nepal were visiting the Indian region, of which 1,000 were rescued as of June 22, 2013. flooding of the Dhauliganga and the Mahakali rivers had caused extensive damage, with reports of 128 houses and 13 government offices swept away and over 1000 people homeless.
10. In Himachal Pradesh, floods caused loss of life and property and death toll in the state was 20.
11. Rescue Operations
The army, Air force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP), Border security Force(BSF), National Disaster Response Force(NDRF),Public works department and local administrations worked together for quick rescue operation
12. Prime minister of India undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas and announced 1,000 coror(US$ 170 million) aid package for disaster relief efforts in the state. Several state governments announced financial assistance.