Landslide in Uttarakhand’s Ghansali: Woman Found, Daughter Still Missing
A landslide in Ghansali, Uttarakhand, caused by heavy rain, buried a woman and her daughter under their collapsed home. Rescue teams recovered the woman’s body, identified as Sarita Devi, but the search for her daughter continues.
The incident was reported around 3 am, and various rescue teams, including the State Disaster Response Force, responded promptly. The SDRF team, led by Chief Constable Kuldeep Singh, initiated the rescue operation.
Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides in Uttarakhand, blocking key highways like the Badrinath National Highway. The Uttarakhand police recently cleared debris near Gulabkoti in the Joshimath area on the Badrinath National Highway, which was blocked due to falling boulders and debris from the hillside.
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Landslide -: A landslide is when a large amount of earth, rocks, and debris suddenly slide down a slope, often caused by heavy rain or earthquakes.
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and rivers.
Ghansali -: Ghansali is a small town in the state of Uttarakhand, India.
State Disaster Response Force -: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is a special team in India that helps during emergencies like natural disasters, rescuing people and providing aid.
Badrinath National Highway -: The Badrinath National Highway is a major road in Uttarakhand that leads to the holy town of Badrinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
