Heavy rainfall from June 14-17, 2013 in Uttarakhand, India caused flooding and landslides that destroyed homes and infrastructure. The rains were 375% more than average and caused glacial melts and river overflow that killed thousands. Neighboring regions like New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh also experienced flooding and damage. Relief efforts were launched by Indian military, disaster response teams, and governments.

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

3. These heavy rains resulted in
melting of Chorabari
Glacier at the height of 3800
metres, and eruption of
the Mandakini River which
led to heavy floods
near Kedar

4. 365 houses destroyed,
275 houses partially
damaged in
Uttarakhand.

5. Landslides, due to
the floods,
damaged several
houses and
structures, killing
those who were

6. • National Capital
Region• Uttar
Pradesh
• Himachal
Pradesh
• Nep
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7. Delhi, Gurgaon and surrounding
areas received a high amount of
rainfall on 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

8. Effects in Uttar
Pradesh :-

9. 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

10. Effects on
Himachal Pradesh
:-
In Himachal Pradesh,
floods caused loss of life
and property and death toll
in the state was 20.

11. The Army, Air
Force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan
Border Police (ITBP), Border
Security Force, National
Disaster Response
Force (NDRF),Public Works
Department and local

12. Prime Minister of India undertook an aerial
survey of the affected areas and
announced 1,000 crore aid package for
disaster relief efforts in the state. Several
state governments announced financial
assistance.
After the disaster……