China News Service, February 7 reported that a glacier broke in northern India on the 7th local time, causing floods.
Up to now, rescuers have found the remains of 3 victims.
Local officials previously estimated that about 100 to 150 people were missing.
According to reports, in the Chamorli area of Uttarakhand, India, a glacier broke and fell into a river on the 7th, causing floods.
"The Times of India" reported that as of now, rescuers have found the bodies of three victims.
In addition, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand stated that the situation in the lower reaches of the Araknanda River has returned to normal after the glacier broke.
He said that the river level is still higher than normal, but the flow is decreasing.
Earlier, Prakash, the chief secretary of Uttarakhand, told local media that a hydroelectric power station and many houses on the river bank were damaged by the glacier break. It is estimated that about 100 to 150 people are missing.
Rana, who lives in the upper reaches of the country, told Reuters, “All this is coming quickly, and there is no time to remind anyone.” “I think even us will be washed away by the flood.”
Rana said that locals are worried that the staff of nearby hydropower projects and some villagers who are looking for firewood or grazing animals by the river will be washed away.
Rana said, "We don't know how many people are missing."
According to reports, the Indian government issued a state of high alert to many areas in the north, stating that the glacier broke, causing the river's water level to rise and requiring residents to evacuate.
Military personnel and helicopters have also been dispatched locally.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on social media that he prays for the safety of people in the area where the incident occurred and has been paying attention to information about rescue operations.